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**noelcmn** · 03-11-2015, 01:32 AM

Originally posted by jacamar

I worked on a development project in the Lower Shire Valley for 2 years - at the southern end of the country surrounded by Mozambique. Low lying and hot. My records indicate that mine were Red-winged Pratincoles. We had Open-billed Storks, but not Saddle - Billed. Another great sighting was a Black-bellied Bustard - a challenge even with the equipment I have now - it wouldn't let me within 100 metres. If you have a good picture of that one I will be impressed!

Been there, and yes,very hot indeed. I know a few missionary friends that work there, a pastor as well and have some friends in Blantyre. Beautiful country all round, but the mice on a stick, kabab style, was too much for me

About the Black Bellied Bustard, just checked Google, and we call it the Black Bellied Korhaan. I do have an image of one somewhere in my collection, i'll see if I can find it-in my 1000's of images from the Kruger Park.
Fab images from you - those last ones. Keep them coming.

Oh, found the Black Bellied Korhaan

**jacamar** · 03-11-2015, 05:35 AM

Originally posted by noelcmn

Been there, and yes,very hot indeed. I know a few missionary friends that work there, a pastor as well and have some friends in Blantyre. Beautiful country all round, but the mice on a stick, kabab style, was too much for me

About the Black Bellied Bustard, just checked Google, and we call it the Black Bellied Korhaan. I do have an image of one somewhere in my collection, i'll see if I can find it-in my 1000's of images from the Kruger Park.
Fab images from you - those last ones. Keep them coming.

Oh, found the Black Bellied Korhaan

Obviously the Korhaans are not as shy as they used to be, or you have unusual stalking powers - great shot!
Yes, I turned down the dried mice and the insects as well. The politics were tough but Malawians are wonderful people and it was a great experience.

**WPRESTO** · 03-11-2015, 06:03 AM

Sure there are some BBK's in the files somewhere, but all of them may have been posted already. This might be called a pretty bird to it's face, but behind it's back a better word would be gaudy.

**noelcmn** · 03-11-2015, 10:38 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jacamar

Obviously the Korhaans are not as shy as they used to be, or you have unusual stalking powers - great shot!
Yes, I turned down the dried mice and the insects as well. The politics were tough but Malawians are wonderful people and it was a great experience.

I was just lucky- early morning in the Kruger Park, and it was reluctant to fly-probably still warming up. And a 500mm lens helps keep a distance. Its the only one I have seen thus far.
OK, i'm giving up on the bird binge

**csa** · 03-11-2015, 10:46 AM

Now, that IS a traffic stopper!

**WPRESTO** · 03-11-2015, 11:17 AM

The lioness came out and plunked down in the road, her cubs followed.

**noelcmn** · 03-11-2015, 01:25 PM

That's a sighting I am still waiting for- have seen only older cubs.

**WPRESTO** · 03-11-2015, 03:03 PM - **1 Like**

A couple of males disputing who is grander - typical.

**noelcmn** · 03-12-2015, 12:47 AM

A different kind of wildlife-a threatening Chameleon

**WPRESTO** · 03-12-2015, 05:08 AM

Here's another lizard.

**noelcmn** · 03-12-2015, 06:50 AM

That's too close and personal.

**WPRESTO** · 03-12-2015, 07:28 AM

Don't have another lizard image ready, so here's a far less intimidating reptile.

**noelcmn** · 03-12-2015, 02:19 PM

The majestic Kudu

**WPRESTO** · 03-12-2015, 03:06 PM

The seductive warthog. Well,...

**noelcmn** · 03-13-2015, 12:21 AM

Wahlberg Eagle doing something we don't usually associate with Eagles-eating termites

03-11-2015, 06:03 AM	#1713
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,144	Sure there are some BBK's in the files somewhere, but all of them may have been posted already. This might be called a pretty bird to it's face, but behind it's back a better word would be gaudy. Last edited by WPRESTO; 03-24-2015 at 12:20 PM.

03-11-2015, 11:17 AM	#1716
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,144	The lioness came out and plunked down in the road, her cubs followed. Last edited by WPRESTO; 07-01-2015 at 05:44 AM.

03-11-2015, 03:03 PM - 1 Like	#1718
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,144	A couple of males disputing who is grander - typical. Last edited by WPRESTO; 07-01-2015 at 05:44 AM.

03-12-2015, 05:08 AM	#1720
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,144	Here's another lizard. Last edited by WPRESTO; 07-01-2015 at 05:44 AM.

03-12-2015, 07:28 AM	#1722
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,144	Don't have another lizard image ready, so here's a far less intimidating reptile. Last edited by WPRESTO; 07-01-2015 at 05:44 AM.

03-11-2015, 01:32 AM	#1711
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,233	Originally posted by jacamar I worked on a development project in the Lower Shire Valley for 2 years - at the southern end of the country surrounded by Mozambique. Low lying and hot. My records indicate that mine were Red-winged Pratincoles. We had Open-billed Storks, but not Saddle - Billed. Another great sighting was a Black-bellied Bustard - a challenge even with the equipment I have now - it wouldn't let me within 100 metres. If you have a good picture of that one I will be impressed! Been there, and yes,very hot indeed. I know a few missionary friends that work there, a pastor as well and have some friends in Blantyre. Beautiful country all round, but the mice on a stick, kabab style, was too much for me About the Black Bellied Bustard, just checked Google, and we call it the Black Bellied Korhaan. I do have an image of one somewhere in my collection, i'll see if I can find it-in my 1000's of images from the Kruger Park. Fab images from you - those last ones. Keep them coming. Oh, found the Black Bellied Korhaan

03-11-2015, 05:35 AM	#1712
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Originally posted by noelcmn Been there, and yes,very hot indeed. I know a few missionary friends that work there, a pastor as well and have some friends in Blantyre. Beautiful country all round, but the mice on a stick, kabab style, was too much for me About the Black Bellied Bustard, just checked Google, and we call it the Black Bellied Korhaan. I do have an image of one somewhere in my collection, i'll see if I can find it-in my 1000's of images from the Kruger Park. Fab images from you - those last ones. Keep them coming. Oh, found the Black Bellied Korhaan Obviously the Korhaans are not as shy as they used to be, or you have unusual stalking powers - great shot! Yes, I turned down the dried mice and the insects as well. The politics were tough but Malawians are wonderful people and it was a great experience.

03-11-2015, 10:38 AM - 1 Like	#1714
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,233	Originally posted by jacamar Obviously the Korhaans are not as shy as they used to be, or you have unusual stalking powers - great shot! Yes, I turned down the dried mice and the insects as well. The politics were tough but Malawians are wonderful people and it was a great experience. I was just lucky- early morning in the Kruger Park, and it was reluctant to fly-probably still warming up. And a 500mm lens helps keep a distance. Its the only one I have seen thus far. OK, i'm giving up on the bird binge

03-11-2015, 10:46 AM	#1715
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Now, that IS a traffic stopper!

03-11-2015, 01:25 PM	#1717
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,233	That's a sighting I am still waiting for- have seen only older cubs.

03-12-2015, 12:47 AM	#1719
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,233	A different kind of wildlife-a threatening Chameleon

03-12-2015, 06:50 AM	#1721
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,233	That's too close and personal.

03-12-2015, 02:19 PM	#1723
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,233	The majestic Kudu

03-12-2015, 03:06 PM	#1724
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,144	The seductive warthog. Well,... Last edited by WPRESTO; 07-01-2015 at 05:44 AM.

03-13-2015, 12:21 AM	#1725
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,233	Wahlberg Eagle doing something we don't usually associate with Eagles-eating termites

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