Saturday 31 January 2015

SATURDAY CRITTER - Malawian birds and Lizard

Over the next 4 days I continue our boat trip and after feeding the Fish Eagles, (see yesterday’ post), the boatman took us to swim and snorkel from enormous rocks.  I also climbed onto another island and these are the shots taken from there.  Look out for the tree growing from rocks.  Below is the Hammerkop and the other birds are Cormorant and a Dove.  There was  also several Skink Lizard on the island.


















Just had to show you this happy pair, still trying to entice Fish Eagles to come and grab the small fish.

I hope you enjoyed the critters I found around these waters and island.

I am linking this post with SATURDAY CRITTERS.


Thanks for visiting and also many thanks for those who leave comments.

21 comments:

  1. The Hammerkop is a very impressive looking bird.

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  2. Wonderful series of images of birds and lizards.

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  3. I love reptiles and these lizards are just great.

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  4. Hi Margaret,
    Beautiful pictures of the hammerkop, this bird I've ever seen.
    The lizard is also lovely.
    I wish you a very nice weekend.
    Best regards, Irma

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  5. Wow - that Hammerkop is absolutely stunning. Like the last photo best though!

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  6. Hello Margaret, I love the Hammerkop, they are cool birds..The lizard is cool too. Great sightings..Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

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  7. sweet smiles at the end. :) the hammerkop is amazing!

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  8. The Hammerkop looks like he rules the rocks! Great shots of all the critters here.

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  9. I never saw or heard of a Hammerkop, so this is a first for me! He looks like a bird to be careful of. A long and thick beak that even has a small crook on it. He looks large and dangerous. The skink is pretty, but I would not want him crawling on me!

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  10. The Hammerhop shows its dinosaur ancestry doesn't it?
    Love those smiles.

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  11. Hammerkop is most impressive.

    Looks like the fish eagle expedition was a whale of a good time!
    ~

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  12. Hello Margaret
    Your photos are fantastic and animals. I am delighted with them.
    I wish you a nice weekndu.
    Greetings.
    Lucia

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  13. Pretty birds and I love the lizard. I wish you a wonderful weekend, Margaret!

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  14. hey, you said lizard .... my middle name ... super cool. have a great weekend!! ( :

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  15. Love your shots from this snorkeling adventure Margaret. Your birds are lovely , but have to say your little red haired grandaughter?? is absolutely adorable. Looks like a wonderful day you had!

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  16. The Hammerkop is a strange but wonderful looking bird. I have never heard of it before. Superb shots of the Comorant, and the last shot is lovely.

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  17. The hammerkop looks very interesting. Nice series of photos too especially the joyful pair on the boat.

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  18. the hammarkopf is a bird I always wanted to see. How wonderful that you did. :)

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