10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

The species is a common one, found from the Gambia to Somalia and from the Sudan to South Africa. And I spotted them, not the guide, a near-first. This was only the second time I had ever seen this species in all my time on the continent. But they are hard to see, as you can see from my photographs. Owl number one is sleeping.

Owls 223

Owls Somalia Gambia Sudan 223

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

Sociable Lapwings breed in several areas along the Kazakhstani – Russian border and overwinter in Iraq, Sudan and northwest India. Sam claims that they are always there, 26 of them only a week ago. Locals being vegetarians, why are there no birds?

Sudan 252

Sudan India Ukraine Camels 252

10,000 Birds

JULY 19, 2018

now the pace quickens: USA; Angola, Cameroon, Nigeria, Uganda, Sudan, Ethiopia; Nepal, Myanmar, Malaysia, Vietnam. Shown as a list, it looks like this: Less than 200 bird species: Antarctica; oceanic islands. 201-400 sp: Madagascar, north African countries; European countries; Asia Minor, Arabian Peninsula, Mongolia. 801-1000 sp. –

Equatorial Guinea 239

Equatorial Guinea Costa Rica Central African Republic Guyana 239

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Mountain Gorillas are best observed in Uganda or Rwanda And to avoid – currently, one needs to be very cautious if planning a trip to Ivory Coast, Somalia, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo (the People’s Republic or Congo-Brazzaville is however safe), Burundi, Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and a few other unstable nations.

Papua New Guinea 255

Papua New Guinea Equatorial Guinea Madagascar Tanzania 255

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

White-cheeked Turaco Also occurring in Eritrea and Sudan, this species range is mostly centered around Ethiopia. Black-winged Lovebird Another endemic now shared with Eritrea, this cute little parrot is not uncommon in forest edges and woodlands, even occurring in towns and cities. This image was taken in Lalibela.

Eritrea 275

Eritrea Ethiopia Africa Mammals 275

10,000 Birds

JUNE 12, 2012

Gaining independence in 1990, Namibia is one of Africa’s “newer” nations, although not quite as newborn as South Sudan which has yet to celebrate its first anniversary! Before self-rule it was administered by South Africa and known as South-West Africa.

Namibia 272

Namibia Angola Lovebirds South Africa 272

4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

And next, “Sudan Kob Singles Bar&# – After a long journey, kobs begin their mating rituals – using their urine as love letters. First up Red Crab Marathon&# – Red crab males must endure a harrowing journey towards the sea — facing yellow crazy ants and traffic along the way.

Sudan 100

Sudan 2010 Investigation Animal 100