Yellow-billed duck

I photographed this duck at a pond in Sedgefield, South Cape, South Africa. When people "get their ducks in a row" I have no doubt that this will be the duck at the front of the row.

African Spoonbill

Another picture of the African Spoonbill showing the relative size of the flattened spoon-shaped bill.

African Spoonbill

The African Spoonbill has a long flattened spoon-shaped bill. It feeds by sweeping the bill from side to side in freshwater lakes, flood planes and estuaries. It stands about 90cm tall.



White-throated Swallow

Just another "LBJ". Not that brown though. I tend to see swallows without really seeing them. I will be visiting the coast during the next month or so hoping to take a few pictures to convert to salt prints, See www.coismeyer.com for samples.

Three Banded Plover

The Tree Banded Plover is described as a "frequent visitor". This was however the first time that I have been able to photograph one from this close. I may have overlooked them because of their size, they are about 20cm tall when standing up straight.

Coot and Chicks

All humans think our kids are the most beautiful in the world. I suppose the same to be true for animals. I photographed this Coot feeding her two young. She must think them to be the most beautiful in the world. An independent, casual observer may however differ. The two young are ugly to the point of being beautiful.

Lesser Striped Swallow

This little Lesser Striped Swallow came by and posed for a photo. It sat close to the hide almost as if asking: "So why don't you photograph me?" I duly obliged.