Beautiful Sunbird on a flower in Ghana

A male Beautiful Sunbird (Cinnyris pulchellus) balances busily and without misstep on a bare stem of a Aloe, which lead to some, small yellowish flowers with red borders. There, the photographer has a chance to shoot the bird, which is aptly called its English name. The male of the Beautiful Sunbird places the rather long,… Continue reading Beautiful Sunbird on a flower in Ghana

Fahnennachtschwalbe: Männchen balzt in der Nacht

Als die Abenddämmerung hereinbricht, ertönten leise aus der Savanne die schnurrenden Rufe der Afrika-Zwergohreule (Otus senegalensis). Die Dunkelheit bricht ein. Wir wollen den Tag mit einem der  unglaublichsten Vögel der Savanne beenden. Eine männliche Fahnennachtschwalbe (Caprimulgus longipennis) in vollem Brutkleid soll auf einem Gelände mit kargen Steinen inmitten der dicht bewachsenen Savanne seine Balzflüge über… Continue reading Fahnennachtschwalbe: Männchen balzt in der Nacht

Standard-winged Nightjar in Guinea savanna woodlands in Mole NP

As dusk falls, the purring cries of the African Scops Owl (Otus senegalensis) sound softly from the savannah. Darkness breaks in. We want to end the day with one of the most incredible birds of the savannah. A male Standard-winged Nightjar (Caprimulgus longipennis) in full display dress is supposed to make his courtship flights over… Continue reading Standard-winged Nightjar in Guinea savanna woodlands in Mole NP