Mystery Sunbird

Attached are pictures  of a juvenile sunbird resting on our deck at Le Domaine, Hillcrest. It sat there for quite a while (at least 5 minutes). I initially thought that…

Mystery Owl

These photo’s, taken in our Gillitts property this week, I think is an African Wood-Owl (perhaps immature) because of the dark eyes and also the yellow bill and feet BUT…

Raptors for ID

Here are 2 raptors for ID. Both seen in the Cumberland Nature Reserve Valley near Pietermaritzburg about 100 metres apart. Please use the “comments” box below the Post to enter…

ID Please

Please ID this picture taken in Boston, KZN Midlands on the Sunday Outing yesterday. Enter your replies in “comments” beneath this post. The bird was seen wagging its tail but…

ID Challenge

FOR ID. BIRD AT ST ANDREWS DRIVE, DURBAN NORTH  Submitted by Hugh Buzzard Tel: 0824528608

A Pair of Birds for ID

A Pair for ID. Seen in Le Domaine – 2 separate individuals.

Identification Required

Identification Required African Goshawk juvenile or Little Sparrowhawk juvenile?

Escapee or the Real Thing?

Escapee or the Real Thing? Your Call? Seen in Westville today.

Mystery Raptor

Mystery Raptor Seen in Le Domaine, Hillcrest.  Some suggest it is an African Cuckoo-Hawk juvenile others Rufous-chested Sparrowhawk – but what is it?

For ID Please

For ID Please. The pictures show 2 birds – an Egret and a Cuckoo. Which ones are they? The Egret was seen at Muzi Pan among a number of other…

ID Please

Seen in Le Domaine, Hillcrest among a flock of Village Weavers.  

Mystery Bird for ID

Mystery Bird for ID. This bird has been seen amongst a flock of Village Weavers for the past few weeks in Le Domaine, Hillcrest. Any thoughts?

Hyliota but which one and why?

Can you id this bird – and why? Location unknown.

I need help in identifying this bird that I photographed in the western Cape please. Merle McKenzie