Today the first day with a photo-bird-guide from WildPhotoAfrica. The guide knows where the birds are, has patience and forces some luck. With such a guide you realize how much you miss because you just drive past. It also helps a lot that the guide can recognize the bird sounds. But an elephant can also be photographed :-).
African stonechat ♂
Afrikaanse roodborsttapuit
Saxicola torquatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1600, distance 11.0 m
The photo shows a African stonechat (Saxicola torquatus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 06:22 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Crowned lapwing
Diadeemkievit
Vanellus coronatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1000, distance 10.0 m
The photo shows a Crowned lapwing (Vanellus coronatus). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 06:33 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Blacksmith lapwing
Smidsplevier
Vanellus armatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 800, distance 21.8 m
The photo shows a Blacksmith lapwing (Vanellus armatus). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 06:46 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Dark chanting goshawk
Donkere zanghavik
Melierax metabates
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 75.5 m
The photo shows a Dark chanting goshawk (Melierax metabates). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 06:51 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Brubru
Broebroe
Nilaus afer
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 250, distance 21.5 m
The photo shows a Brubru (Nilaus afer). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Malaconotidae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 07:07 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Yellow-breasted apalis
Geelborstapalis
Apalis flavida
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.0, ISO 1600, distance 19.4 m
The photo shows a Yellow-breasted apalis (Apalis flavida). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Cisticolidae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 07:11 on Monday July 08, 2024.
African stonechat ♀
Afrikaanse roodborsttapuit
Saxicola torquatus
OM-1 with M.40-150mm F2.8 + MC-14, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 1000, distance 11.8 m
The photo shows a African stonechat (Saxicola torquatus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 07:23 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Gabar goshawk
Gabarhavik
Micronisus gabar
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 320, distance 47.8 m
The photo shows a Gabar goshawk (Micronisus gabar). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 07:25 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Red-billed oxpecker
Roodsnavelossenpikker
Buphagus erythrorhynchus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 2000, distance 15.8 m
The photo shows a Red-billed oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Buphagidae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 07:35 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Striped kingfisher
Gestreepte ijsvogel
Halcyon chelicuti
OM-1 with M.40-150mm F2.8 + MC-14, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 640, distance 9.82 m
The photo shows a Striped kingfisher (Halcyon chelicuti). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 08:00 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Hamerkop
Hamerkop
Scopus umbretta
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1250, distance 46.6 m
The photo shows a Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Scopidae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 08:29 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Common waxbill
Sint-helenafazantje
Estrilda astrild
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 640, distance 13.6 m
The photo shows a Common waxbill (Estrilda astrild). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 08:39 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Squacco heron
Ralreiger
Ardeola ralloides
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1250, distance 47.5 m
The photo shows a Squacco heron (Ardeola ralloides). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 08:45 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Cardinal woodpecker
Kardinaalspecht
Dendropicos fuscescens
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 16.6 m
The photo shows a Cardinal woodpecker (Dendropicos fuscescens). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Picidae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 09:26 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Lizard buzzard
Hagedisbuizerd
Kaupifalco monogrammicus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 800, distance 14.1 m
The photo shows a Lizard buzzard (Kaupifalco monogrammicus). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 09:27 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Martial eagle
Vechtarend
Polemaetus bellicosus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 400, distance 50.6 m
The photo shows a Martial eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 09:29 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Plain tiger
Danaus chrysippus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1000, distance 2.16 m
The photo shows a Plain tiger (Danaus chrysippus). It is a insect in the order Lepidoptera and the family Nymphalidae danainae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 09:51 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Collared sunbird
Halsbandhoningzuiger
Hedydipna collaris
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1250, distance 7.34 m
The photo shows a Collared sunbird (Hedydipna collaris). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Nectariniidae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 10:56 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Scarlet-chested sunbird
Roodborsthoningzuiger
Chalcomitra senegalensis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1600, distance 8.63 m
The photo shows a Scarlet-chested sunbird (Chalcomitra senegalensis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Nectariniidae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 11:16 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Brown snake eagle
Bruine slangenarend
Circaetus cinereus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 63.8 m
The photo shows a Brown snake eagle (Circaetus cinereus). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 11:42 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Southern white-crowned shrike
Witkruinklauwier
Eurocephalus anguitimens
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 400, distance 12.3 m
The photo shows a Southern white-crowned shrike (Eurocephalus anguitimens). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Laniidae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 11:50 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Vervet monkey
Blauwaap
Chlorocebus pygerythrus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 3200, distance 8.81 m
The photo shows a Vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus). It is a animal in the order Primates and the family Cercopithecidae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 11:52 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Brown-hooded kingfisher
Bruinkapijsvogel
Halcyon albiventris
OM-1 with M.40-150mm F2.8 + MC-14, 1/1000 sec at F4.0, ISO 400, distance 4.29 m
The photo shows a Brown-hooded kingfisher (Halcyon albiventris). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 13:11 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Rattling cisticola
Ratelgraszanger
Cisticola chiniana
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1250, distance 6.43 m
The photo shows a Rattling cisticola (Cisticola chiniana). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Cisticolidae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 13:13 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Southern boubou
Waterfiskaal
Laniarius ferrugineus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1250, distance 14.4 m
The photo shows a Southern boubou (Laniarius ferrugineus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Malaconotidae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 13:25 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Hadada ibis
Hadada-ibis
Bostrychia hagedash
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 640, distance 22.8 m
The photo shows a Hadada ibis (Bostrychia hagedash). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 13:34 on Monday July 08, 2024.
African elephant
Afrikaanse olifant
Loxodonta africana
OM-1 with M.40-150mm F2.8 + MC-14, 1/1000 sec at F4.0, ISO 640, distance 21.0 m
The photo shows a African elephant (Loxodonta africana). It is a animal in the order Proboscidea and the family Elephantidae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 13:35 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Lilac-breasted roller
Vorkstaartscharrelaar
Coracias caudatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 250, distance 13.6 m
The photo shows a Lilac-breasted roller (Coracias caudatus). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Coraciidae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 13:38 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Magpie shrike
Eksterklauwier
Urolestes melanoleucus
OM-1 with M.40-150mm F2.8 + MC-14, 1/1000 sec at F4.0, ISO 160, distance 8.67 m
The photo shows a Magpie shrike (Urolestes melanoleucus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Laniidae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 13:55 on Monday July 08, 2024.
Nile crocodile
Nijl krokodil
Crocodylus niloticus
OM-1 with M.40-150mm F2.8 + MC-14, 1/1000 sec at F4.0, ISO 400, distance 91.0 m
The photo shows a Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus). It is a animal in the class Crocodylia and the family Crocodylidae. The photo was taken at Kruger National Park at 14:35 on Monday July 08, 2024.