These shots were taken on a late evening drive with a
guide and at first I wondered why there were rugs in the vehicle but later
totally understood why. It was quite
difficult seeing the birds and as for photographing them, well that was dreadful
especially as I had 8 people moving around in the vehicle.
All
the shots have been lighted and cropped so you can see them better
Above are Red-winged Francolin.
Now the shot above has been lightened so can you see the Quail?
I wonder how long it will take you to find it!
This is a Common
Quail.
This
is the Denham’s Bustard also known as Stanley’s Bustard.
You
will see the Francolin and Bustard perhaps better on the video.
I do mention a 'boat' in the video however we were in a vehicle!
CLICK HERE to see the 'rugs' and vehicle!
If the video does not appear below, CICK HERE.
I
hope you enjoyed these birds and thanks for visiting today.
I am linking this post with WILD BIRD WEDNESDAY.
Many thanks to everyone who leave comments on this post.
Now that is EXCELLENT camoflague.
ReplyDeleteOh Margaret, how I miss seeing these elusive birds! I love the cropped photos of your Red-winged Francolin. And I took about five seconds to see the Quail in the lightened photo. Great shots. Blessings Jo
ReplyDeleteHello Margaret, cool sightings of the Red-winged Francolin. The Quail are pretty too. Great birds and photos. I enjoyed the video. Happy Tuesday, enjoy your day!
ReplyDeletewonderful birds!
ReplyDeleteLove seeing how well the birds blend in with their surroundings!
ReplyDeleteGreat birds and photos - haven't seen a Quail for some years. Super camouflage - have a good day Margaret.
ReplyDeleteI keep scaring up our grouse, but unable to photograph it! Well done!
ReplyDeleteit seems you did well photographing the birds despite the difficulties of being in the crowded vehicle. Well done. and happy birding!
ReplyDeleteNice photos of the quail.
ReplyDeleteSo awesome to see these wonderful birds! They are definitely well-camouflaged! :-)
ReplyDeleteThey are great pictures. It is hard to photograph birds that blend in in with the background so well, but you did a great job of it.
ReplyDeleteWow--- not easy to see. Talk about blending in!
ReplyDeleteI almost gave up looking for the Quail! Very nice ride!
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots of these interesting birds Margaret. I wish I could say I see them on a regular basis, but I don't so these are a real pleasure to see.
ReplyDeleteSo well camouflaged! Nature protects her creation so well!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots!
I've never heard of a Red-winged Francolin. Pretty color and patterns.
ReplyDeleteThey sure are well camafloged and also very beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI saw the quail quickly, but I am used to little brown birds! I still don't understand the reason for the rugs.
ReplyDeleteHi Sallie I put a click on thi pot showing you yesterday's post where it shows you all of us huddled up against the COLD.
DeleteThank you for braving the cold to bring us images of these beautiful birds, Margaret! Beautiful environment!
ReplyDeletebeautiful birds and I´m happy you were able to get some shots :)
ReplyDeletere the dipper, yours are more brown then ours. And has a different scientific name.
God certainly knew what He was doing when He created using camouflage! Beautiful~
ReplyDeleteHave never seen a Francolin before. such a lovely bird! At first I thought it was some sort of pheasant. Lovely capture of these birds.
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