New Post at 10,000 Birds /
Little Bee-eater /
The Little Bee-eater is a bright, energetic, bundle of energy and is common throughout Tanzania.
This one has its sights set on a bee that wandered a bit too close for its own safety.
This guy was perched near the hippo pool at Lake Manyara National Park. Swarms of insects kept him busy.
I love that spectacular birds can be commonplace birds. I often take a second look at the my local birds and find them equally spectacular although my amazement is easily dulled by familiarity. Nevermore!
Hornbills /
In the forests near Lake Manyara a Silvery-cheeked Hornbill sits for a portrait.
They are tremendously charismatic birds and we watched them foraging for crabs in the undergrowth.
In the Serengeti an African Grey Hornbill keeps a watchful eye for movement in the tall grass.
It comes away with an insect. A small but important meal nonetheless.







