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    Rollers syndactylity

    Syndactylism is one of the features of the Coraciiformes species. According to my own observations the European Roller (Coracias garrulus) has free toes and no syndactylity. I am surprised that from all readings I did, none emphasized the European Roller as an exception to this rule (some...
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    Kiwi spotting

    During February/March 2014, I headed to New Zealand for a rather long trip in this mythical country.Of course one of my goals was to spot Kiwis. But it proved to be very tricky. What makes it very difficult to spot is that Kiwis are almost entirely nocturnal and live in forest areas. My...
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    Ostrich courtship and mating

    I had the incredible luck to watch the Ostrich courtship and mating in Masai Mara, Kenya. The pink puffed out neck of the male is impressive. And its dance is a great moment. The whole story and the video here Jérôme
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    Leopard mating at Sabi Sand

    I was lucky enough to watch Leopard mating at Sabi Sand private reserve, South Africa. The pair has been busy for at least 1 hour, mating once every 6 minutes. Each time it is the same process. The 2 Leopards are lying a few meters from each other when the female stands up and comes toward the...
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    Mongoose and Lions : fight for survival

    Maybe you have noticed my video on Internet. More than 7 millions views. David against Goliath ! A conflict between 2 carnivorous species is a rare scene. But when one of the opponents that is 2 kg weight faces 4 guys that are 100kg weight each, there can’t be no real fight. Nevertheless, the...
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    White-Fronted Bee-Eaters bath on the wing

    During a stay at Mwamba Bush Camp in South Luangwa National Park (Zambia), I had the opportunity to watch a group of White-Fronted Bee-Eater (Merops bullockoides) bathing on the wing. The 5 steps of the behavior are (see Photos below) : Photo 1 : The Bee-Eater flies low over the river...
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    6 Bee-eaters with their preys

    6 European Bee-eaters (Merops apiaster) perched on a single perch, each one with a prey in the bill (from at least 4 different species Cicada orni, Lyristes plebejus, Tettigonia viridissima and Vanessa cardui). At the time they were feeding their chicks. Herault, France. Jérôme
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    Rainbow Lizard changing colors

    During my stay at Baringo, Kenya, in January 2014, for the African version of my "Voltige" series, I had the opportunity of observing a very interesting behaviour from The Common Agama (Agama agama) also named “Rainbow Lizard”. The Agama wandered on the bird feeder, attracted by fruits that...
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    An amazing behaviour from the Eastern Violet Backed Sunbird

    During my stay at Baringo, Kenya, in January 2014, I had the opportunity of observing a very interesting behaviour from the Eastern Violet Backed Sunbird (Anthreptes orientalis). You can see on the following images how a Sunbird manages to open a flower that is closed. You will notice that...
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    Sunbird, Kenya

    I took this photo in January 2014 at Baringo, Kenya. I identified it as a Beautiful sunbird (Cinnyris pulchella). A non breeding bird that would explain there is no long tail feathers. But I would need your opinion. Don't worry about the white background : it is an artificial board I set behind...
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    European Rollers mating

    I have been spotting and monitoring an European Roller breeding site for 8 years in south of France (between Nimes and Montpellier). A very interesting and beautiful species that I love and spend much time observing. It is so colourful that it looks like an exotic bird. I had good opportunies...
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    Hello from Montpellier, France

    Hello, I come to see how it is on this great forum and share photos and spotting of birds from France and other places. Jérôme
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