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Day 6: Belgambia Lodge and Farming fields

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This morning I start with a walk near the lodge, that is, on foot. All roads are dirt roads (for cars), and cart tracks for jeeps and donkey carts. The farmers make dams in their irrigated fields to retain the water. In fact, almost everything is done by hand. Although their cars are old and often smoke a lot, they will contribute little to global pollution.

The walking itself is reasonable, but after 2 hours of walking and mainly standing, my leg battery is empty. When we get back, I first take a nap. Until late in the afternoon I amuse myself with my photos. There are many photos: the walk, the bird hide in the afternoon and in the evening of an owl that often sleeps in a tree near the lodge. Encouraged by Jim's call.

Red-necked falcon
Roodkopsmelleken
Falco chicquera

Red-necked falcon (Falco chicquera)
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 400, distance 36.4 m

The photo shows a Red-necked falcon (Falco chicquera). It is a bird in the order Falconiformes and the family Falconidae. The photo was taken at Farming fields (Kerewan, Brikama, The Gambia) at 08:14 on Saturday February 22, 2025.

African wattled lapwing
Lelkievit
Vanellus senegallus

African wattled lapwing (Vanellus senegallus)
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 2500, distance 19.4 m

The photo shows a African wattled lapwing (Vanellus senegallus). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae. The photo was taken at Farming fields (Kerewan, Brikama, The Gambia) at 08:21 on Saturday February 22, 2025.

Yellow-billed shrike
Geelsnavelklauwier
Corvinella corvina

Yellow-billed shrike (Corvinella corvina)
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1600, distance 22.2 m

The photo shows a Yellow-billed shrike (Corvinella corvina). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Laniidae. The photo was taken at Farming fields (Kerewan, Brikama, The Gambia) at 08:25 on Saturday February 22, 2025.

Hooded vulture
Kapgier
Necrosyrtes monachus

Hooded vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus)
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 3200, distance 10.1 m

The photo shows a Hooded vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Farming fields (Kerewan, Brikama, The Gambia) at 08:35 on Saturday February 22, 2025.

Tawny-flanked prinia
Roestflankprinia
Prinia subflava

Tawny-flanked prinia (Prinia subflava)
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F6.3, ISO 4000, distance 13.2 m

The photo shows a Tawny-flanked prinia (Prinia subflava). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Cisticolidae. The photo was taken at Farming fields (Kunkajan-Jataya, Brikama, The Gambia) at 08:56 on Saturday February 22, 2025.

Blue-bellied roller
Blauwbuikscharrelaar
Coracias cyanogaster

Blue-bellied roller (Coracias cyanogaster)
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2500 sec at F6.3, ISO 320, distance 43.6 m

The photo shows a Blue-bellied roller (Coracias cyanogaster). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Coraciidae. The photo was taken at Farming fields (Kunkajan-Jataya, Brikama, The Gambia) at 09:03 on Saturday February 22, 2025.

Vinaceous dove
Wijntortel
Streptopelia vinacea

Vinaceous dove (Streptopelia vinacea)
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 640, distance 16.2 m

The photo shows a Vinaceous dove (Streptopelia vinacea). It is a bird in the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae. The photo was taken at Belgambia Lodge (Kunkajan-Jataya, Brikama, The Gambia) at 09:22 on Saturday February 22, 2025.

Fine-spotted woodpecker
Stippelspecht
Campethera punctuligera

Fine-spotted woodpecker (Campethera punctuligera)
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F7.1, ISO 10000, distance 9.03 m

The photo shows a Fine-spotted woodpecker (Campethera punctuligera). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Picidae. The photo was taken at Belgambia Lodge (Kunkajan-Jataya, Brikama, The Gambia) at 16:52 on Saturday February 22, 2025.

Northern grey-headed sparrow
Grijskopmus
Passer griseus

Northern grey-headed sparrow (Passer griseus)
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/3200 sec at F4.5, ISO 6400, distance 3.80 m

The photo shows a Northern grey-headed sparrow (Passer griseus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Passeridae. The photo was taken at Belgambia Lodge (Kunkajan-Jataya, Brikama, The Gambia) at 17:29 on Saturday February 22, 2025.

Violet turaco
Violette toerako
Musophaga violacea

Violet turaco (Musophaga violacea)
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1000 sec at F6.3, ISO 3200, distance 5.76 m

The photo shows a Violet turaco (Musophaga violacea). It is a bird in the order Musophagiformes and the family Musophagidae. The photo was taken at Belgambia Lodge (Kunkajan-Jataya, Brikama, The Gambia) at 17:44 on Saturday February 22, 2025.

Red-eyed dove
Roodoogtortel
Streptopelia semitorquata

Red-eyed dove (Streptopelia semitorquata)
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1600, distance 7.53 m

The photo shows a Red-eyed dove (Streptopelia semitorquata). It is a bird in the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae. The photo was taken at Belgambia Lodge (Kunkajan-Jataya, Brikama, The Gambia) at 17:57 on Saturday February 22, 2025.

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