Lilac-breasted Roller

The lilac-breasted Roller must be one of south Africa's most beautiful birds. It perches conspicuously and is quite common in the northern parts of South Africa.  

Goliath Heron

The Egyptian Goose stood in what the Goliath Heron considered to be its spot. The confrontation lasted for about 5 minutes. The heron eventually browbeat the goose into submission. Size does matter.

Black Crake

This Black Crake was feeding near here I was sitting. I enjoyed the way that it would quietly lift the edges of the leaves of the water plants to see what is beneath.

Goliath Heron

The Goliath Heron is the world's largest heron. I photographed this one having a mid-morning snack. The Goliath Heron reaches a height of 150cm. The fish in this picture was about 25cm. 

Yellow-Billed Hornbill

This picture of a Yellow Billed Hornbill was taken in Mpumalanga, South Africa. It was grooming itself. I thought the pose interesting.