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Dec 13 2010
Djoudj NP is also a quite important spot for flamingos.
Jul 5 2014
Dec 13 2010
These ducks can form large flocks and are quite impressive when they all fly off together, for example when a predator approaches.
Jul 5 2014
Dec 13 2010
The Purple Heron is a quite discrete heron and is often found around reedbeds.
Jul 5 2014
Dec 13 2010
This species has a huge crest that they can erect when nervous. They look quite punk when they do!
Jul 5 2014
Dec 13 2010
male
I think this is a male because of the bulged forehead. Probably they get this when breeding season is approaching.
Jul 5 2014
Dec 13 2010
This should give an idea of how big the Djoudj pelican colony is!!
Jul 5 2014
Dec 13 2010
African Fish Eagles are another common visitor of wetlands.
Jul 5 2014
Dec 13 2010
juvenile
African Darters are very similar to their South American relative, the Anhinga. The most distinctive thing about these bird is that when they swim, their boy is completely underwater, and onl their long necks stick out of the surface!
Jul 5 2014
Dec 13 2010
A group of pelicans foraging. Their strategy is interesting, probably they form these groups to constrain groups of fish and make it easier to catch them in their huge pouches.
Jul 5 2014
Dec 12 2010
multiple species
Cormorants' feathers are not waterproof, as opposed to most other waterbirds. That's why they have to dry them in the sun after every swim. Here one Reed Cormorant together with a winter-plumaged Black-headed Gull.
Jul 5 2014