SOUTH LUANGWA – CARMINE BEE EATERS

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Thousands of carmine bee eaters migrate to South Luangwa during August to breed on the steep sandy banks of the Luangwa river. Bee eater nests are known to reach up to 1m deep within the sand banks with a small chamber … Continue reading

SOUTH LUANGWA – AFRICAN WILD DOGS

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We came across a pack of wild dogs in fading light, just before darkness set in. The pack consisted of six dogs, five of which were GPS collared. They were feeding on the remains of an Impala which had been mostly eaten, … Continue reading

KINGFISHER WITH CATCH

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A Kingfisher enjoying the fruits of her labour. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2023]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be … Continue reading

KESTREL CHICKS

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Three cute Kestrel chicks patiently waiting for their parents to deliver lunch (prey pictures posted later). All taken from a hide in Lincolnshire. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2023]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written … Continue reading

DRAGONFLIES

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A few shots of a Emperor Dragonfly, Scarce Chaser and Common Darter taken at Western Turville reservoir, Aylesbury. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2023]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author … Continue reading

LITTLE EGRET

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A Little Egret in flight. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2023]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that … Continue reading

CYGNET

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A Cygnet taking advantage of the sun and a rare slice of tranquillity. Watermead Lake, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2023]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or … Continue reading

Firecrest

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A Firecrest, one of the UKs smallest birds. All shots taken at Wendover canal, Buckinghamshire. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2023]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is … Continue reading

GREAT CRESTED GREBE WITH CATCH

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A great crested grebe with what I believe is a large roach. The Grebe struggled to swallow the fish but eventually succeeded after 3 – 4 minutes. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2023]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material … Continue reading