Famasutu Forest, The Gambia

Coracias abyssinicus

This is an Abyssinian Lovebird. They are also called black-winged lovebirds as the underside of their wings is black. The bird in this photo is a female, the males have a red spot on their forehead .

The photo was taken in the walk-through aviary at our zoo.

Always hidden and far away... but it's my first record of this species

Same - Tanzania

I would like to thank everyone who take the time to view and comment on my photographs it is greatly appreciated and encouraging

From a day out with a falconer

I would like to thank everyone who take the time to view and comment on my photographs it is greatly appreciated and encouraging

From a day out with a falconer

When I first saw ornamental birds on Christmas trees I considered their colour and iridescence to be artificial. Visiting different parts of the world and watching beautiful birds like this makes that magic a reality.

Ob. Canon EF 400 mm 5.6

Gheralta Mountains, Tigray (Ethiopia)

Texture and post production by **marta**

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Kartong, Gambia

You shouldn't play with your food!

#1 most popular cats for 2022 by the Cat Fanciers' Association is the: Abyssinian Cat. Clever and curious, the Abyssinian is a cat that likes to explore and often gets into a bit of trouble. They love to be around their family, but they’re not the kind of cats that want constant attention. However, they do like to impress with their acrobatics. You’ll often find these cats climbing to the highest points in the house. They love to play, though they’re not reckless. Still, your Abyssinian is sure to keep you entertained

lamin rice fields... Gambia

Coracias abyssinicus

Abyssinian boy

Eye can see myself in this one.

Portrait of a good friend, Yordi

Who could resist a sleeping Abyssinian?

Kartong, Gambia

Coracias abyssinicus

Wildlife in Uganda

Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA

Many thanks to everyone for your visits, comments and faves! Very much appreciated!

The Gambia

Jahali Rice Fields, Fuladu West, The Gambia

Abyssinian Yule kitten

Abyssinian roller in flight in the Gambia.

42 cm including streamers, love these birds, its bright azure blue and chestnut-brown back, just messed the image up a bit with my plain chosen stake, This roller sat on this for about 15mins, with only two or three quick swoops down for flying insects.The relationship with this bird, over several days, was probably the most memorable of this visit to the Gambia.

Thank you for your visit, posting tonight as got a 4am start, any comments are greatly appreciated, ...take care Tom.

Coracias abyssinicus

These fantastic birds were regularly found in a range of habitats.

St. Louis, Senegal

This male Abyssinian Ground Hornbill with its distinctive red throat skin was in a family group walking and feeding amongst the grasses in Awash, Ethiopia,

Simply the best

A rare shot of both Luke and Leia together. It took a LOT of cookies.

On the road to Janjanbureh

The Gambia

Uganda

Check out large, eyelashes that any woman would kill for ;-)

These kitties are only five weeks old, but full of mischief.

Shot with Asahi Pentax Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4

The first photo with a new camera.

Or rather the first photo I have published directly from the iPhone to Flickr..

I suppose you can tag the picture on the iPhone too. I will not try.

(Explored 5/24/14)