10,000 Birds

MAY 27, 2015

Mum, Dad, I’m sorry I described my childhood as feral. Once upon a time, when I started birding, this great family included a wide range of species collectively known as the robins and chats. They are a single genus, Cichladusa , with three species, found mostly in Central and Eastern Africa. They remain little know.

Mozambique 197

Mozambique Zambia Zimbabwe Namibia 197

10,000 Birds

MARCH 5, 2017

In this treaty, the Germans ceded control over some of their colonial territories in East Africa to the British in return for the Caprivi Strip (now Namibia) and, surprise, the island of Heligoland. But what is it about the species that makes the Germans think it is a bit dim-witted?

Germany 100

Germany Denmark Namibia Breeding 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 30, 2017

A few years back, I birded northern Greece with a couple from Namibia. The species he was thrilled to see was the Mute Swan. Well, for me – no, but for Nicolaas, Mute Swans were a lifer species. It had been a while since I saw Greater Flamingoes and was thrilled to see them again. All photos (6) by Vladimir Milovanovic.

Birds 163

Birds Namibia Greece Feral 163