Little Stint/ Western Sandpiper?, Namibia, Walvis Bay October 2005
The 'peep' next to the Curlew Sand raised much interest in Namibia - we thought Western Sand, the experts say Little Stint - let's get some discussion going on this one please!
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![Little Stint/ Western Sandpiper?](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20051213042901.JPG) |
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Little Stint/ Western Sandpiper?, Namibia, Walvis Bay October 2005
The 'peep' next to the Curlew Sand raised much interest in Namibia - we thought Western Sand, the experts say Little Stint - let's get some discussion going on this one please!
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![Little Stint/ Western Sandpiper?](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20051213042820.JPG) |
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Hartlaub's Francolin, Namibia, Hobatere November 2005
They were silent, but we chanced upon an adult with three chicks
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![Hartlaub's Francolin](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20051201032907.jpg) |
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Heroro Chat, Namibia, Uis November 2005
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![Heroro Chat](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20051201032752.jpg) |
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Cinderella Waxbill, Namibia, Ruacana November 2005
A bird of almost legendary elusiveness, but we found a little drip, drip, drip....
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![Cinderella Waxbill](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20051201032646.jpg) |
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Violet-tipped Courser, Namibia, Mahungu NP Nov 05
One of a pair seen very close. Massive thanks to Neil MacLeod and Charles of SafariWise
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![Violet-tipped Courser](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20051125094334.jpg) |
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African Pygmy Falcon, Namibia, Etosha NP Oct-Nov 05
One of many highlights seen during our Namibia-Botswana back-to-back specials.
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![African Pygmy Falcon](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20051125094204.jpg) |
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Gabar Goshawk, Namibia, Etosha NP Nov 05
Sat next to our vans for 15 minutes
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![Gabar Goshawk](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20051125094032.jpg) |
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African Wood Owl, Namibia, Xaro Lodge nr Drotsky's, Okavango Delta Nov 05
Roosting above our breakfast bar
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![African Wood Owl](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20051125093824.jpg) |
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Southern White-faced Owl, Namibia, Halali, Etosha NP Nov 05
One of a pair seen well in Halali Camp
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![Southern White-faced Owl](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20051125093655.jpg) |
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African Scops Owl, Namibia, Halali, Etosha NP Nov 05
The second of three small owls seen well at Halali. Called to confirm ID from European Scops.
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![African Scops Owl](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20051125093541.jpg) |
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Pearl-spotted Owlet, Namibia, Halali, Etosha NP Nov 05
Third of three small owls seen well in the camp at Halali
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![Pearl-spotted Owlet](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20051125093428.jpg) |
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African Barred Owlet, Namibia, Waterberg NP Nov 05
Our local guide Charles (of SafariWise) tracked this bird after hearing it call in forest a kilometre away
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![African Barred Owlet](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20051125093311.jpg) |
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Double-banded Courser, Namibia, Etosha NP Nov 05
Plentiful once you've seen your first one!
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![Double-banded Courser](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20051125093059.jpg) |
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Woodland Kingfisher, Namibia, Mahungu NP Nov 05
A very vocal kingfisher
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![Woodland Kingfisher](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20051125092014.jpg) |
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Brown-hooded Kingfisher, Namibia, Katima Mulilo Nov 05
Dull but still kinda smart
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![Brown-hooded Kingfisher](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20051125091919.jpg) |
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Gray's Lark, Namibia, Namib Oct 05
Seen at several locations including this one in the Namib
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![Gray's Lark](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20051125091723.jpg) |
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Pink-billed Lark, Namibia, Etosha Nov 05
Seen well in Etosha
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![Pink-billed Lark](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20051125091558.jpg) |
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Red-billed Francolin, Namibia, Waterberg NP Nov 05
Common as muck - but very photogenic!
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![Red-billed Francolin](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20051125091504.jpg) |
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Double-banded Courser, Namibia, Etosha National Park December 2004
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![Double-banded Courser](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20050104033623.jpg) |
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