Birds photographed from my trip to Lake Manyara in Tanzania.
Monday, 27th September, 2010
Lake Manyara, Tanzania
Silvery-cheeked Hornbill (Bycanistes brevis)
Got a fantastic view of this large bird. He was at the entrance of his nest, and feeding his female and/or chicks. Until the fledglings are prepared to fly on their own, they will remain trapped in the nest and will depend entirely on their father to bring them food.
Emerald-spotted wood Dove (Turtur chalcospilos)
African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer)
This one was scanning the lake from his perch by a hippo pool. This was the closest I cold get to him.
Palm-nut Vulture (Gypohierax angolensis)
One of the biggest birds of prey I've seen (and this one was probably an immature!).
Yellow-billed Stork (Mycteria ibis)
Photographed this just outside the park where Storks, Pelicans and Ibises roost and breed on the tops of huge trees.
Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus)
Was good to spot a familiar bird so far away from home.
Grey-headed Kingfisher (Halcyon leucocephala)
Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta)
Another African special. Gets its name from its hammer-shaped head.
