10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

For several years I lived and birded in the south of Africa , and still have my battered second edition (1997) of the Sasol Birds of Southern Africa, the most trusted local field guide. Before that, while you all know what South Africa is, what exactly is Southern Africa?

Africa 264

Africa South Africa Swaziland Lesotho 264

10,000 Birds

MAY 12, 2013

Of course Africa could not to be left out of the pink weekend so I have researched all African species whose official or alternative names include the word “pink”. Definitely my personal favorite of Africa’s pink birds is the delicate Pink-throated Twinspot. There are certainly some stunners involved. Pink-throated Twinspot.

Africa 227

Africa Somalia Pelicans Mozambique 227

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 13, 2011

My home country of South Africa can only be described as a birding paradise! The Cape Rockjumper (here a female) is best sought at Rooiels, on the east coast of South Africa, north of Cape Town. A plethora of colorful and busy sunbirds occur in South Africa, many of them filling niche’s occupied by hummingbirds in the New World.

South Africa 240

South Africa Lesotho Africa Swaziland 240

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 4, 2022

We had been driving through Eswatini (Swaziland) for a few hours during the day, coming from Ndumo. It may indicate, however, that the form of government in Eswatini – it is Africa’s last remaining absolute monarchy – is not ideal. Eswatini must have the worst paved roads I have ever experienced.

Swaziland 147

Swaziland Landlord Birds Sweden 147

10,000 Birds

MAY 31, 2011

I must be home-sick because last weekend I found myself browsing through my “SASOL Birds of Southern Africa&#. This was tough because this excluded species that occur in two countries within South Africa’s geographical area, Lesotho and Swaziland. This prompted me to compile a list of my Top 10 birds from home.

South Africa 248

South Africa Africa Parrots Swaziland 248