Saturday, 7 March 2015

SATURDY CRITTERS - Birds at Makuzi Beach Lodge

These images were difficult to photograph as the birds were mainly deep in the reeds so this is the best I could do.  I  videoed a weaver finishing off building its nest at the end of the post.


 Yellow Weaver


 Bronze Mannikin


Bronze Mannikin adults on the right and their young on the left.






African Firefinch




Lesser striped Swallow





African Mourning Dove












CLICK HERE if the video does not appear below.
The first clip is a bit blurred however keep watching the determination of this little bird in achieving the material that he needs for his nest.



I hope you enjoyed seeing these birds at the Makuzi Beach Lodge.

If you did not see my 2nd Anniversary Blog on Tuesday, I show a marvellous video (not mine) showing how a Weaver bird builds a nest from scratch.

Thank you for your visit and also to those you leave comments.
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32 comments:

  1. rainfield617 March 2015 at 17:12

    So many kinds of feathered friend.
    Amazing for what nature can offer.

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  2. verfuchstundzugenäht7 March 2015 at 17:56

    I love the pictures with the bird-nest!

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  3. Phil Slade7 March 2015 at 19:33

    The Weaver bird family are so aptly named Margaret. They are just fabulous craftsmen to make their nests in such a short time.

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  4. eileeninmd7 March 2015 at 19:35

    Hello Margaret, I love this post with the various birds from your stay at the lodge.. The Weaver is one of my favorites. Thank you so much for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

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  5. Irma7 March 2015 at 20:07

    Beautiful pictures, Margaret.
    The video I find really great, super how they make the nest.
    Have a happy weekend.

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  6. Jo7 March 2015 at 20:59

    What amazingly clear photos, Margaret. The video of the weaver not giving up until he pulled that strip off the branch, was fascinating. thanks for sharing!

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  7. TexWisGirl8 March 2015 at 00:02

    love the firefinch. and mannikins, too.

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  8. DeniseinVA8 March 2015 at 01:14

    Those weavers are amazing little engineers. Fantastic post Margaret.

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  9. A Colorful World8 March 2015 at 01:59

    I have really been enjoying your weavers! GREAT photos and video! Love the fire finch and the swallow as well. All wonderful!

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  10. Linda W.8 March 2015 at 02:19

    Darn vegetation always gets in the way of our critter shots! But you did very well. Nice bird photos!

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  11. Linda8 March 2015 at 02:22

    Fantastic nest!

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  12. Ana Freire8 March 2015 at 03:00

    Precious images, Margaret!
    It is really difficult to catch birds in photos... I know it very well... mas all the images are great, Margaret!
    Nice weekend!
    Ana

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  13. Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti8 March 2015 at 03:54

    I love the bright yellow color of the weaver and it was very interesting to watch how hard the bird shredded the tree branches to make its nest!

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  14. Al8 March 2015 at 04:34

    The Yellow Weaver is so pretty!

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  15. Memaria8 March 2015 at 05:52

    I enjoyed the video and the photos!
    Have a nice weekend!

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  16. Little Wandering Wren8 March 2015 at 07:18

    Hey don't fret about the clarity of the birds in the reeds, you know what they say a bird in the bush is worth...?!!
    I do love those Weaver nests!
    Wren x

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  17. Caroline Gill8 March 2015 at 08:10

    Thank you, Margaret, for your kind comment. I also hope that all is well with the ladybird! What utterly stunning pics of the Weaver and its nest. What a life of adventure you must lead!

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  18. Donna8 March 2015 at 08:16

    Margaret how spectacular to catch the grass nest and the bird in pictures.

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  19. Elephant's Child8 March 2015 at 08:20

    All gorgeous, but it is the Weaver Bird (and his craft) which have my heart today.

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  20. Ginny Hartzler8 March 2015 at 09:14

    The colors are beautiful here. The grasses and the Weaver and Swallow. What an amazing gift from God, to weave their own houses.

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  21. Christian Perrin8 March 2015 at 09:17

    Great selection of photos! That may be the most beautiful swallow I've ever seen.

    A lot of Australian bird families evolved in Africa, so it's interesting to see the sister-species of birds I'm already familiar with like the Mannikins.

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  22. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©8 March 2015 at 10:00

    Awesome pics, Margaret. I know it's hard to get good pics of birds in the weeds, and that's what makes them all the more worthwhile.
    ~

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  23. DougPhoto20098 March 2015 at 11:44

    Margaret, fantastic photos. Thanks for sharing.

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  24. Ruth Hiebert8 March 2015 at 12:08

    Photographing through twigs and branches is tough. You did a great job.

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  25. Debbie8 March 2015 at 13:13

    Amazing captures of these really beautiful birds!! One thing I LOVE about winter here, no leaves!!

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  26. Stephanie8 March 2015 at 13:49

    Fabulous captures, Margaret!

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  27. GreenComotion8 March 2015 at 13:51

    Hi Margaret,
    The photo of the bird finishing-up the nest is priceless.
    I love the Fire Finches - they are quite pretty!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog.
    Have a Beautiful Day!
    Peace :)

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  28. Breathtaking8 March 2015 at 21:12

    Hello Margaret!:) A good selection of birds, many of which I have never seen before. The Firefinches and the Swallows are pretty with that touch of red in their feathers, and the Weaver continues to fascinate with his bird nest skills.

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  29. Jeanne9 March 2015 at 00:38

    Love that weaver and the nest... such a fun shot with the one bird looking out at you like what on earth do you want... I'm busy. Lovely shots! By all means don't leave your camera home on your next trip... of course i know you wont.... love all the adventures that you are having.

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  30. Unknown9 March 2015 at 02:39

    I love the photos of the weaver building his nest and I enjoyed the video too.

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  31. Janice9 March 2015 at 03:08

    Always a pleasure to visit your blog, stunning photos, informative stories and always something new!

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  32. Unknown17 March 2015 at 08:58

    Wow!! so amazing these shots!!! just amazing, thank you for sharing:)

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