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Swift Tern
This is a bird that I encounter quite a lot on my travels. It is a common(ish) bird of Sri Lanka as well as here…
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Barn Swallow
I have become absolutely fascinated with the Swallows here in South Africa, all the way from Europe of course and many thousands of miles away…
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Brown-throated Martin – Riparia paludicola
The Sand Martin – Riparia riparia is such a lovely delicate little bird that I am always so pleased to see at home on…
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White fronted Plover – Charadrius marginatus
This is a lifer for me, one of 6 or so for this trip. Apparently it's not a rare bird in these parts but perhaps…
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African Penguin – Spheniscus demersus at Betty’s Bay.
We have had a busy, busy last few days and I have found it hard to find time to "blog" as normal.…
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Little Grebe
The Little Grebe is a species that we are all quite familiar with in the UK so here in South Africa, some 8954 miles away…
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Before I start, you may remember that I posted about the Lesser Grey Shrike from Jennycliffe Plymouth during the week. Tim Worfolk is a well…
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I had spent the afternoon in the caravan hide, just relaxing really and half hoping for a Buzzard to come like one did on…



