We go from the Usambara Mountains to Ndugu Lake via a beautiful back road. There are many water birds around the lake, including the African gaper, which is new to me: a type of stork that cannot really close its beak.
House sparrow
Huismus
Passer domesticus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1250 sec at F14.0, ISO 2000, distance 15.5 m
The photo shows a House sparrow (Passer domesticus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Passeridae. The photo was taken at Lukozi, Tanga Region, Tanzania at 07:48 on Monday November 10, 2025.
African stonechat
Afrikaanse roodborsttapuit
Saxicola torquatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F9.0, ISO 2000, distance 10.5 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 Viti, Tanga Region, Tanzania at 08:59 on Monday November 10, 2025.
Pied crow
Schildraaf
Corvus albus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2500 sec at F11.0, ISO 2000, distance 35.7 m
The photo shows a Pied crow (Corvus albus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Corvidae. The photo was taken at Shume Nywelo, Tanga Region, Tanzania at 09:16 on Monday November 10, 2025.
African harrier-hawk
Kaalkopkiekendief
Polyboroides typus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F9.0, ISO 2000, distance 18.4 m
The photo shows a African harrier-hawk (Polyboroides typus). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Manolo, Tanga Region, Tanzania at 10:14 on Monday November 10, 2025.
Vitelline masked weaver
Dottergele wever
Ploceus vitellinus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1000 sec at F7.1, ISO 2000, distance 21.3 m
The photo shows a Vitelline masked weaver (Ploceus vitellinus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae. The photo was taken at Manolo, Tanga Region, Tanzania at 11:00 on Monday November 10, 2025.
Brown-crowned tchagra
Bruinkoptsjagra
Tchagra australis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/800 sec at F7.1, ISO 2000, distance 19.6 m
The photo shows a Brown-crowned tchagra (Tchagra australis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Malaconotidae. The photo was taken at Manolo, Tanga Region, Tanzania at 11:04 on Monday November 10, 2025.
Eastern chanting goshawk
Bleke zanghavik
Melierax poliopterus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F11.0, ISO 2000, distance 51.7 m
The photo shows a Eastern chanting goshawk (Melierax poliopterus). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Tanga Region, Tanzania at 11:42 on Monday November 10, 2025.
Grey-headed kingfisher
Grijskopijsvogel
Halcyon leucocephala
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F11.0, ISO 2000, distance 33.0 m
The photo shows a Grey-headed kingfisher (Halcyon leucocephala). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae. The photo was taken at Bendera, Tanga Region, Tanzania at 11:57 on Monday November 10, 2025.
Northern carmine bee-eater
Noordelijke karmijnrode bijeneter
Merops nubicus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F11.0, ISO 2000, distance 28.3 m
The photo shows a Northern carmine bee-eater (Merops nubicus). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Meropidae. The photo was taken at Bendera, Tanga Region, Tanzania at 12:00 on Monday November 10, 2025.
Eastern chanting goshawk (juv.)
Bleke zanghavik
Melierax poliopterus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F10.0, ISO 2000, distance 82.1 m
The photo shows a Eastern chanting goshawk (Melierax poliopterus). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Bendera, Tanga Region, Tanzania at 12:02 on Monday November 10, 2025.
Olive bee-eater
Madagaskarbijeneter
Merops superciliosus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F11.0, ISO 2000, distance 5.49 m
The photo shows a Olive bee-eater (Merops superciliosus). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Meropidae. The photo was taken at Bendera, Tanga Region, Tanzania at 12:15 on Monday November 10, 2025.
Von der decken's hornbill ♀
Von der deckens tok
Tockus deckeni
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2500 sec at F11.0, ISO 2000, distance 71.1 m
The photo shows a Von der decken's hornbill (Tockus deckeni). It is a bird in the order Bucerotiformes and the family Bucerotidae. The photo was taken at Uzambara, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania at 13:47 on Monday November 10, 2025.
Water thick-knee
Watergriel
Burhinus vermiculatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F10.0, ISO 2000, distance 29.6 m
The photo shows a Water thick-knee (Burhinus vermiculatus). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Burhinidae. The photo was taken at Kalemawe, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania at 14:34 on Monday November 10, 2025.
Pin-tailed whydah
Dominicanerwida
Vidua macroura
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1250 sec at F8.0, ISO 2000, distance 19.3 m
The photo shows a Pin-tailed whydah (Vidua macroura). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Viduidae. The photo was taken at Kalemawe, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania at 14:55 on Monday November 10, 2025.
Red-billed oxpecker
Roodsnavelossenpikker
Buphagus erythrorhynchus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1000 sec at F7.1, ISO 2000, distance 12.7 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 Kalemawe, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania at 14:58 on Monday November 10, 2025.
Pallid harrier
Steppekiekendief
Circus macrourus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/3200 sec at F5.6, ISO 200, distance 97.4 m
The photo shows a Pallid harrier (Circus macrourus). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Kalemawe, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania at 15:01 on Monday November 10, 2025.
African openbill
Afrikaanse gaper
Anastomus lamelligerus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 250, distance 54.1 m
The photo shows a African openbill (Anastomus lamelligerus). It is a bird in the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae. The photo was taken at Kalemawe, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania at 15:02 on Monday November 10, 2025.
Hadada ibis
Hadada-ibis
Bostrychia hagedash
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 24.8 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 Kalemawe, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania at 15:15 on Monday November 10, 2025.
Tambourine dove
Tamboerijnduif
Turtur tympanistria
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 3200, distance 9.78 m
The photo shows a Tambourine dove (Turtur tympanistria). It is a bird in the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae. The photo was taken at Misufini, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania at 15:52 on Monday November 10, 2025.
Red-and-yellow barbet
Vuurkopbaardvogel
Trachyphonus erythrocephalus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 800, distance 21.9 m
The photo shows a Red-and-yellow barbet (Trachyphonus erythrocephalus). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Lybiidae. The photo was taken at Misufini, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania at 16:08 on Monday November 10, 2025.
Long-tailed paradise whydah
Smalstaartparadijswida
Vidua paradisaea
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/3200 sec at F5.6, ISO 200, distance 15.1 m
The photo shows a Long-tailed paradise whydah (Vidua paradisaea). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Viduidae. The photo was taken at Misufini, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania at 16:24 on Monday November 10, 2025.
African hoopoe
Afrikaanse hop
Upupa africana
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 640, distance 20.2 m
The photo shows a African hoopoe (Upupa africana). It is a bird in the order Bucerotiformes and the family Upupidae. The photo was taken at Misufini, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania at 16:29 on Monday November 10, 2025.