Birds of the Okavango Delta

While everyone enjoys the beautiful large animals of Africa, there’s a plethora of bird life that’s easy to overlook when studying the splendid lions and kudu and giraffe.  The oasis of the Okavango Delta is a natural magnet for all types of birds, ranging from kingfishers to large wading birds.

In this post I’m highlighting some of my favorite bird photos from our trip to Botswana.  Minimal narration — just beautiful birds to enjoy.  If you want to know their names and a little more about them, click on the slide show below which has legends and some brief commentary:

Enjoy them as much as I did!

001 Scarlett Breasted Bee Eater

002 Scarlett Breasted Bee Eater

003 Lilac breasted Roller

004 Yellow Hornbill

005 Kingfisher holding minnow

006 Kingfisher

007 Kingfisher

008 Grouse

009 Spur-Winged Geese

010 Spur-Winged Geese

011 Spur-Winged Geese

012 Hawks

013 Guinea Fowl

014 Owl sleeping on ground

 

016 Saddlebill stork

017 Saddlebill stork in flight

018 Cory Bustard & Impala

019 Cory Bustard

020 Marabou stork

021 Marabou stork

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10 years ago

amazing pics, DrF. You’ve taken bird watching to new heights!

10 years ago

Wonderful photo shoots! Incredible birds I wish you can name some of them for me

10 years ago

 Thanks for those pics!Incredible, all the variety of birds in one spot.

10 years ago

That’s fantastic!  Thanks Dr. Fumblefinger.

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