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View fullsize Throwback to roughly a year ago, where I had the privilege to observe this lone lioness early in the morning (about 30 minutes before sunrise).

In this frame, she had spotted a zebra off in the distance. Nothing came of it though (too far + very ope
View fullsize Mr. and Mrs. Lesser Kestrel.

Cousins to the much more prevelant common kestrel (clue’s in the name), lesser kestrels are a bit smaller with an easily identifiable difference in patterns and colours in their plumage.

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View fullsize Iberian magpie. As the name suggest, this bird can only be found (more or less) in the Iberian peninsula, where they’re a relatively common sight.
View fullsize I’m happy to announce that my photo “Symbiosis” won 2nd place in this year’s Refocus Color Photography Contest (Wildlife).

Thanks to @refocus.awards for the honour/award.

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View fullsize Blue rock thrush basking in the early morning light, really highlighting its stunning blue colour.

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View fullsize Black Kite showcasing its intimidating gaze.

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View fullsize Silhouette of a hoopoe as it was coming in to feed its chick(s).

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View fullsize European bee eaters.

Not too difficult to see where they get their name from in this food transfer between male and female.

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View fullsize Common buzzard and black kite having a bit of a disagreement (over food of course). The buzzard came out victorious.

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View fullsize Bonelli’s Eagle coming in for a landing.

I had the opportunity/privilege to observe and photograph these beautiful birds in their natural habitat (mountainous terrain in southern Europe).

As is often the case, the skill that was tested the mo
View fullsize Hooded merganser. A reasonably rare sight around these parts, but an absolutely beautiful duck species all the same.

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View fullsize Black crake strolling by in the early morning light.

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View fullsize Just a couple of zebras goofing around. Judging by the facial expression, the middle one seems to be quite pleased with the whole situation.

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View fullsize A fairly simple and minimalist photo, but I like the placement of the birds against the rising sun.

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View fullsize These critically endangered white-backed vultures are a joy to be able to observe/photograph in any situation since there’s no telling how much longer they’ll still be around in the wild. In this specific shot, the birds are somehow manag
View fullsize Backlight against a dark background is always fun to play with. This greenshank was nice enough to be a willing model and pass in just the right position.

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View fullsize This leopard tortoise is probably not the first animal that comes to mind when thinking of the African bush.

Nonetheless, when we spotted this one (very slowly) making its way across a grassy patch; I had to get a couple of shots in. The beautiful s
View fullsize Lesser masked weaver (female) bathing in the early morning light.

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View fullsize Wide angle shot of a cape buffalo at a watering hole. The dramatic sky really lends itself well to a black/white conversion (which was the plan all along).

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View fullsize Crested guineafowl. Never a bad hair day (or always, depending on how you look at it).

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