Often a day with a journey on bad roads is not the place to see anything special. But today we see the most special thing of the whole trip: a secretary bird catches a rabbit, tramples it to death and calmly eats it. And all this happens in the field next to the road, which we can reach by car. In addition to the secretary bird, we see even more beautiful things: a rosy-patched bush shrike and a chestnut-banded plover.
Common bulbul
Grauwe buulbuul
Pycnonotus barbatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/800 sec at F5.6, ISO 10000, distance 15.1 m
The photo shows a Common bulbul (Pycnonotus barbatus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Pycnonotidae. The photo was taken at Arusha, Tanzania at 06:32 on Sunday November 16, 2025.
Black-backed puffback
Poederdonsklauwier
Dryoscopus cubla
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 2500, distance 12.1 m
The photo shows a Black-backed puffback (Dryoscopus cubla). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Malaconotidae. The photo was taken at Arusha, Tanzania at 06:32 on Sunday November 16, 2025.
Red-winged starling
Roodvleugelspreeuw
Onychognathus morio
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 18.1 m
The photo shows a Red-winged starling (Onychognathus morio). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae. The photo was taken at Arusha, Tanzania at 06:51 on Sunday November 16, 2025.
Variable sunbird
Ornaathoningzuiger
Cinnyris venustus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 10000, distance 5.86 m
The photo shows a Variable sunbird (Cinnyris venustus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Nectariniidae. The photo was taken at Arusha, Tanzania at 06:53 on Sunday November 16, 2025.
Grey-backed camaroptera
Blaatcamaroptera
Camaroptera brevicaudata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 6400, distance 4.63 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 Bougainvillea Safari Lodge at 06:57 on Sunday November 16, 2025.
Rock martin
Kaapse rotszwaluw
Ptyonoprogne fuligula
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1250 sec at F5.6, ISO 10000, distance 9.68 m
The photo shows a Rock martin (Ptyonoprogne fuligula). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae. The photo was taken at Arusha, Tanzania at 06:59 on Sunday November 16, 2025.
African paradise flycatcher
Afrikaanse paradijsmonarch
Terpsiphone viridis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1250, distance 8.82 m
The photo shows a African paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone viridis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Monarchidae. The photo was taken at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge at 07:59 on Sunday November 16, 2025.
White-crested helmetshrike
Helmklauwier
Prionops plumatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 30.0 m
The photo shows a White-crested helmetshrike (Prionops plumatus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Prionopidae. The photo was taken at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge at 08:03 on Sunday November 16, 2025.
White-browed sparrow-weaver
Mahaliwever
Plocepasser mahali
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 2000, distance 21.7 m
The photo shows a White-browed sparrow-weaver (Plocepasser mahali). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Passeridae. The photo was taken at Arusha, Tanzania at 08:16 on Sunday November 16, 2025.
Rüppell's robin-chat
Rüppells lawaaimaker
Cossypha semirufa
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1250 sec at F5.6, ISO 10000, distance 15.4 m
The photo shows a Rüppell's robin-chat (Cossypha semirufa). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae. The photo was taken at 09:15 on Sunday November 16, 2025.
Common rock thrush
Rode rotslijster
Monticola saxatilis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 250, distance 38.2 m
The photo shows a Common rock thrush (Monticola saxatilis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae. The photo was taken at Selela, Arusha, Tanzania at 10:17 on Sunday November 16, 2025.
Purple roller
Roodkruinscharrelaar
Coracias naevius
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 800, distance 44.9 m
The photo shows a Purple roller (Coracias naevius). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Coraciidae. The photo was taken at Selela, Arusha, Tanzania at 10:21 on Sunday November 16, 2025.
Northern wheatear
Tapuit
Oenanthe oenanthe
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 400, distance 19.8 m
The photo shows a Northern wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae. The photo was taken at Selela, Arusha, Tanzania at 10:30 on Sunday November 16, 2025.
Namaqua dove
Maskerduif
Oena capensis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 400, distance 23.6 m
The photo shows a Namaqua dove (Oena capensis). It is a bird in the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae. The photo was taken at Selela, Arusha, Tanzania at 10:45 on Sunday November 16, 2025.
Red-headed weaver
Scharlaken wever
Anaplectes rubriceps
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 6400, distance 18.7 m
The photo shows a Red-headed weaver (Anaplectes rubriceps). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae. The photo was taken at Selela, Arusha, Tanzania at 10:56 on Sunday November 16, 2025.
White-throated bee-eater
Witkeelbijeneter
Merops albicollis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1250, distance 18.6 m
The photo shows a White-throated bee-eater (Merops albicollis). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Meropidae. The photo was taken at Engaruka Chini, Arusha, Tanzania at 12:18 on Sunday November 16, 2025.
Eastern chanting goshawk
Bleke zanghavik
Melierax poliopterus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 400, distance 13.4 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 Engaruka Chini, Arusha, Tanzania at 12:21 on Sunday November 16, 2025.
Secretarybird
Secretarisvogel
Sagittarius serpentarius
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 640, distance 46.0 m
The photo shows a Secretarybird (Sagittarius serpentarius). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Sagittariidae. The photo was taken at 12:36 on Sunday November 16, 2025.
Rosy-patched bushshrike
Roodbuikklauwier
Telophorus cruentus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 400, distance 15.5 m
The photo shows a Rosy-patched bushshrike (Telophorus cruentus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Malaconotidae. The photo was taken at 12:51 on Sunday November 16, 2025.
Grant's gazelle
Grantgazelle
Nanger granti
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 250, distance 28.9 m
The photo shows a Grant's gazelle (Nanger granti). It is a animal in the order Artiodactyla and the family Bovidae. The photo was taken at 13:21 on Sunday November 16, 2025.
Kori bustard
Koritrap
Ardeotis kori
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 200, distance 23.8 m
The photo shows a Kori bustard (Ardeotis kori). It is a bird in the order Otidiformes and the family Otididae. The photo was taken at 13:23 on Sunday November 16, 2025.
Cut-throat finch
Bandvink
Amadina fasciata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1250, distance 17.6 m
The photo shows a Cut-throat finch (Amadina fasciata). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae. The photo was taken at 13:36 on Sunday November 16, 2025.
Chestnut-bellied sandgrouse
Roodbuikzandhoen
Pterocles exustus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 400, distance 34.2 m
The photo shows a Chestnut-bellied sandgrouse (Pterocles exustus). It is a bird in the order Pterocliformes and the family Pteroclidae. The photo was taken at 15:20 on Sunday November 16, 2025.
Little stint
Kleine strandloper
Calidris minuta
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 400, distance 13.9 m
The photo shows a Little stint (Calidris minuta). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae. The photo was taken at 15:28 on Sunday November 16, 2025.
Chestnut-banded plover
Kaapse plevier
Charadrius pallidus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 400, distance 15.7 m
The photo shows a Chestnut-banded plover (Charadrius pallidus). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae. The photo was taken at 15:29 on Sunday November 16, 2025.
Marsh sandpiper
Poelruiter
Tringa stagnatilis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 640, distance 27.9 m
The photo shows a Marsh sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae. The photo was taken at Arusha, Tanzania at 15:31 on Sunday November 16, 2025.
Lesser flamingo
Kleine flamingo
Phoeniconaias minor
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1000, distance 147 m
The photo shows a Lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor). It is a bird in the order Phoenicopteriformes and the family Phoenicopteridae. The photo was taken at 17:49 on Sunday November 16, 2025.