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#541 09-02-2011 18:36:37

Jay
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Re: Latest from the Birdcam...

Had one lovely bird visit the bird bath today and one huge surprise when an escaped (illegal) pet Vervet monkey turned up in the garden!

Long-billed Crombec
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...and the monkey!
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"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
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“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
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#542 10-02-2011 21:12:16

Jay
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Re: Latest from the Birdcam...

A very hot, muggy day, the Southern Double-collared Sunbirds flocked to the birdbath, very thrifty little birds today!...no sign of the monkey today hmm

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"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
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“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
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#543 14-02-2011 21:15:44

Jay
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Re: Latest from the Birdcam...

Common Fiscal...looks nothing like the hunter it is here, just looks soft and cute LOL!
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WSBC0189-Southern Double-collared Sunbirds by jackie.during, on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5295/5445402073_cacc764a94.jpg
WSBC0153-Cape Robin-chat by jackie.during, on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5212/5445400127_47625ab9d7.jpg
WSBC0110-Southern Double-collared Sunbirds by jackie.during, on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5014/5445399455_7f0039cca5.jpg
WSBC0106-Cape Weaver by jackie.during, on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5091/5445998664_b37d103ec2.jpg
WSBC0078-Laughing Dove by jackie.during, on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/5445997462_7c5e9b3594.jpg
WSBC0028-Cape Sparrows by jackie.during, on Flickr

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WSBC0026-Cape Sparrow by jackie.during, on Flickr

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WSBC0088-Cape White-eye and Laughing Dove by jackie.during, on Flickr

...NEED I tell you it was hot today? wink
'scuse the drunken angle of the birdcam, but we have the most vicious ants EVER in the garden and they have made a nest right where I stand to place the cam...and try as I want they just bite too darn sore to stand still for long LOL!

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How to resize your photos
"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
http://birdearth.wordpress.com/2012/03/ … -the-lens/

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
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#544 18-02-2011 14:57:37

Jay
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Re: Latest from the Birdcam...

...some footage from yesterday, a VERY hot afternoon!

Cape Bulbuls taking a bath; I just love their odd movements LOL!
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Fiscal Flycatcher having its daily bath...
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You have to watch the female Southern Double-collared Sunbird, think the water's cold LOL?
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http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5218/5455410087_6b65e2b294_z.jpg
WSBC0201-Southern Double-collared and a Malachite Sunbird by jackie.during, on Flickr

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WSBC0109-Cape White-eye by jackie.during, on Flickr








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How to resize your photos
"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
http://birdearth.wordpress.com/2012/03/ … -the-lens/

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
                                            American  Indian Ten Commandments
 

#545 18-02-2011 15:05:11

wildtuinman
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Re: Latest from the Birdcam...

No Muis in the bird feeder I see.

 

#546 18-02-2011 15:11:48

Boskat
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Re: Latest from the Birdcam...

Lovely, Jay smile Your birdbath must be a real oasis for the birds of the vicinity.


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#547 18-02-2011 15:15:26

Jay
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Favourite Bird: African Fish Eagle

Re: Latest from the Birdcam...

LOL@WTM!

and it is, BK, they actually gather round and wait for me to fill it when it's empty wink


How to resize your photos
"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
http://birdearth.wordpress.com/2012/03/ … -the-lens/

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
                                            American  Indian Ten Commandments
 

#548 18-02-2011 19:04:52

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Re: Latest from the Birdcam...

Great coverage Jay cool

Yup BK, think Jay provides an awesome oasis for these guys.

wildtuinman wrote:

No Muis in the bird feeder I see.

Haita! - you must pay to watch that channel madlol

 

#549 20-02-2011 17:21:17

Jay
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Re: Latest from the Birdcam...

...am surprised this Cape Weaver didn't concuss itself, the water isn't exactly deep enough for such enthusiastic "diving" LOL!
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5172/5461155529_52848b3cae_z.jpg
WSBC0026 by jackie.during, on Flickr


yeah well, I didn't set up the Birdcam for birds this size roll
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How to resize your photos
"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
http://birdearth.wordpress.com/2012/03/ … -the-lens/

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
                                            American  Indian Ten Commandments
 

#550 28-02-2011 12:46:09

Jay
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Re: Latest from the Birdcam...

I filled the bird bath in anticipation of putting the Birdcam out and when I looked out the window not much later, it was empty yikes watching the footage I see why!!! I have never seen so many Cape White-eye gathered before and certainly not in the garden!
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How to resize your photos
"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
http://birdearth.wordpress.com/2012/03/ … -the-lens/

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
                                            American  Indian Ten Commandments
 

#551 28-02-2011 18:12:25

Muis
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Re: Latest from the Birdcam...

coolcoolcool

Really strange, seeing as we only now & again see a couple together in our garden.

Last edited by Muis (28-02-2011 19:19:36)

 

#552 02-03-2011 12:46:50

Jay
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Re: Latest from the Birdcam...

...cool and grey day today, but yesterday was a very busy day at the "pool" wink
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http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5012/5491556450_a8198b146b_z.jpg
WSBC0347- Cape White-eye&Southern Double-collared Sunbird by jackie.during, on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5053/5490962177_6c65784808_z.jpg
WSBC0417-Cape Robin-chat and Cape White-eye by jackie.during, on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5098/5490961839_90c7691b5e_z.jpg
WSBC0441-Cape Weaver by jackie.during, on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5173/5490961595_e0df3acc37_z.jpg
WSBC0453-juvie Common Starling by jackie.during, on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5133/5490961347_97f6c676d4_z.jpg
WSBC0475-Cape Francolin by jackie.during, on Flickr

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WSBC0489-Fiscal Flycatcher by jackie.during, on Flickr

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How to resize your photos
"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
http://birdearth.wordpress.com/2012/03/ … -the-lens/

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
                                            American  Indian Ten Commandments
 

#553 02-03-2011 13:18:50

wildtuinman
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Re: Latest from the Birdcam...

A lovely variety of birds there!

 

#554 02-03-2011 14:22:54

Laine
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Re: Latest from the Birdcam...

I see the francolin dipped his head this time for his close up shot Jay! tongue

What a wonderful array of birdies!  coolcoolcool

 

#555 02-03-2011 15:14:38

Jay
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Re: Latest from the Birdcam...

yip no headless birds this time LOL!
and yeah lovely variety at the cam yesterday cool


How to resize your photos
"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
http://birdearth.wordpress.com/2012/03/ … -the-lens/

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
                                            American  Indian Ten Commandments
 


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