We leave from the Tarangire National Park and drive along Lake Manyara to the Bougainvillea Safari Lodge, a very beautiful lodge. Along the way we see nice little birds. Most of it can be seen at the entrance to Lake Manyara National Park. The lake itself is noticeably bird-poor, very different from the coasts or rivers.
Plains zebra
Zebra
Equus quagga
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 6400, distance 54.6 m
The photo shows a Plains zebra (Equus quagga). It is a animal in the order Perissodactyla and the family Equidae. The photo was taken at Tarangire Simba Lodge at 06:28 on Saturday November 15, 2025.
Black-backed jackal
Zadeljakhals
Canis mesomelas
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1250, distance 28.2 m
The photo shows a Black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas). It is a animal in the order Carnivora and the family Canidae. The photo was taken at Manyara Region, Tanzania at 07:24 on Saturday November 15, 2025.
Yellow-bellied greenbul
Geelborstbuulbuul
Chlorocichla flaviventris
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 3200, distance 35.5 m
The photo shows a Yellow-bellied greenbul (Chlorocichla flaviventris). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Pycnonotidae. The photo was taken at Manyara Region, Tanzania at 07:34 on Saturday November 15, 2025.
Grey-backed camaroptera
Blaatcamaroptera
Camaroptera brevicaudata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 2000, distance 16.5 m
The photo shows a Grey-backed camaroptera (Camaroptera brevicaudata). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Cisticolidae. The photo was taken at Manyara Region, Tanzania at 07:42 on Saturday November 15, 2025.
Grey-headed kingfisher
Grijskopijsvogel
Halcyon leucocephala
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 28.0 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 Tarangire National Park at 08:09 on Saturday November 15, 2025.
African pygmy kingfisher
Afrikaanse dwergijsvogel
Ispidina picta
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 250, distance 15.9 m
The photo shows a African pygmy kingfisher (Ispidina picta). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae. The photo was taken at 08:36 on Saturday November 15, 2025.
Red-faced crombec
Roodteugelkrombek
Sylvietta whytii
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1600, distance 11.9 m
The photo shows a Red-faced crombec (Sylvietta whytii). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Macrosphenidae. The photo was taken at Lake Manyara National Park at 10:43 on Saturday November 15, 2025.
White-bellied tit
Witbuikmees
Melaniparus albiventris
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1000, distance 12.5 m
The photo shows a White-bellied tit (Melaniparus albiventris). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Paridae. The photo was taken at Lake Manyara National Park at 10:45 on Saturday November 15, 2025.
Orange-breasted bushshrike
Oranje bosklauwier
Chlorophoneus sulfureopectus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 2000, distance 24.4 m
The photo shows a Orange-breasted bushshrike (Chlorophoneus sulfureopectus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Malaconotidae. The photo was taken at Lake Manyara National Park at 10:53 on Saturday November 15, 2025.
Black-headed oriole
Maskerwielewaal
Oriolus larvatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1600, distance 31.0 m
The photo shows a Black-headed oriole (Oriolus larvatus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Oriolidae. The photo was taken at 10:56 on Saturday November 15, 2025.
Violet-backed starling
Amethistspreeuw
Cinnyricinclus leucogaster
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1600, distance 8.6 m
The photo shows a Violet-backed starling (Cinnyricinclus leucogaster). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae. The photo was taken at Lake Manyara National Park at 11:13 on Saturday November 15, 2025.
African fish eagle
Afrikaanse zeearend
Haliaeetus vocifer
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.0, ISO 200, distance 144 m
The photo shows a African fish eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Lake Manyara National Park at 12:07 on Saturday November 15, 2025.
Squacco heron
Ralreiger
Ardeola ralloides
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 320, distance 50.0 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 Lake Manyara National Park at 12:10 on Saturday November 15, 2025.
Green-winged pytilia
Melba-astrild
Pytilia melba
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 3200, distance 7.86 m
The photo shows a Green-winged pytilia (Pytilia melba). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae. The photo was taken at Lake Manyara National Park at 12:58 on Saturday November 15, 2025.
European roller
Scharrelaar
Coracias garrulus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 320, distance 48.5 m
The photo shows a European roller (Coracias garrulus). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Coraciidae. The photo was taken at Lake Manyara National Park at 14:06 on Saturday November 15, 2025.
Black stork
Zwarte ooievaar
Ciconia nigra
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 250, distance 65.5 m
The photo shows a Black stork (Ciconia nigra). It is a bird in the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae. The photo was taken at Lake Manyara National Park at 15:15 on Saturday November 15, 2025.