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Birds and Animals from the Republic of South Africa/Limpopo Province: 2009

I had the opportunity to travel to the Republic of South Africa during the last week of March, 2009. The trip was for research, but I had time to do a little bird and wildife photography as well. I had limited myself in equipment to a Nikon D200 camera and two lenses: a Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6 ED VR lens and a Sigma 18-50mm F: 3.5-5.6 HSM (digital) lens. I sometimes used the built-in flash on the D200, and did not take a tripod. Next time, I'll lug along my Nikkor 300mm f4, though the little 55-200mm Nikkor did a fair job for a $150.00 (refurbished) lens. I did manage to add 30 new birds to my life list, though not all are shown in this gallery. Most birds were identified from images viewed on my Epson P3000 viewer, checked against my copy of "Birds of Southern Africa" by Sinclair, Hockey and Tarboton, each evening. I compared photos of animals against plates in Simther's Mammals of Southern Africa, A field guide; edited by Peter Apps. Since this was my first trip to Africa, I can not claim to be an expert, so if I have made some errors in identification, please let me know. But please, I hope you enjoy viewing the images, as much as I had fun making them!
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CapeTurtle-doves are as plentiful as Mourning Doves are in the US
CapeTurtle-doves are as plentiful as Mourning Doves are in the US		 The insects, in this case a millipede, can get quite large.
The insects, in this case a millipede, can get quite large.		 The Kurrichane Thrush was active in the low light of sunrise.
The Kurrichane Thrush was active in the low light of sunrise.		 Kurrichane Thrush reminded me of an American Robin in its activty.
Kurrichane Thrush reminded me of an American Robin in its activty.
This Groundscraper Thrush's was active in the cottage compound.
This Groundscraper Thrush's was active in the cottage compound.		 I only saw the Red-headed Weaver around our cottage, and early in the morning
I only saw the Red-headed Weaver around our cottage, and early in the morning		 It would only pause for a few seconds, then retreat into the leaves
It would only pause for a few seconds, then retreat into the leaves		 Red-headed Weaver
Red-headed Weaver
Southern Grey-headed Sparrow in a tree with some large thorns!
Southern Grey-headed Sparrow in a tree with some large thorns!		 Though not 100% sure, I think this is a GreyTit-flycatcher.
Though not 100% sure, I think this is a GreyTit-flycatcher.		 Speckled (Rock) Pigeon. Imagine a flock of these over your head!!
Speckled (Rock) Pigeon. Imagine a flock of these over your head!!		 This nest, and several others, hung from a tree in the compound.
This nest, and several others, hung from a tree in the compound.
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