Readers’ wildlife photos

November 12, 2026 • 9:00 am

Today I’m stealing (with permission) some photos from Aussie Scott Ritchie, who posted them on his Facebook page.  Scott went to Africa, and we have some lovely bird photos.  His captions are indented, and you can enlarge his photos by clicking on them.

Everybody, or at least my birdie friends, knows I like a bird in flight (BIF) photo. The BIFmaster, etc. Here are some favourites from my recent Africa trip.

Our guide Njano whistled the Pearl-spotted Owlet call, and the the wee owl flew right over our heads! By great luck I was able to land this speculator.

White-browed Coucal:

White-browed Sparrow Weaver:

Violet-backed Starling:

Squacco Heron:

Rufous-tailed Weaver:

Red-winged Starling:

Little Bee-eater:

Hamerkop:

Greater Flamingo:

Giant Kingfisher:

Common Hoopoe:

African Olive Pigeon:

African Harrier-Hawk:

Martial Eagle immature. Africa’s largest eagle!

Superb Starling:

Red-faced Mousebird:

Silverbird:

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