10,000 Birds

APRIL 15, 2020

During our tenure there, we had exceptional views of Africa’s largest ( Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl ) and smallest ( African Scops Owl ) owls, the largest bird on the planet, not neglecting numerous hornbills, sunbirds and weavers. Along the track, the shimmering scarlet gorget of a Hunter’s Sunbird shone like a beacon.

Kenya 217

Kenya Owls Hunters Ostriches 217

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

“Rabeneltern” – raven parents Raven parents, raven mothers, raven fathers – shame on you all, for you are neglecting your children. The eagle-owls of the genus Bubo are all called “Uhu“. If you haven’t learned their specific vocabulary, you wouldn’t even understand what the heck two hunters are talking about.

Germany 171

Germany Birds Hunters Owls 171

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

After we got back to the cars everyone pulled chairs out and sat down for a cup of tea (I had neglected to bring some but was not to go without thanks to the hospitality of these fine people). I must have been very lucky with my timing because I was there when swamp mahoganies were flowering and this brings the nectar hunters in droves.

Owls 173

Owls Birds Neglecting Hawaii 173