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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

    Very easy. You can book it on Zealandia Website. Jerome
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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

    Thanks coaltit. I have seen a real size model of an Haast's Eagle attacking a Moa at Wellington Museum : impressive ! But unfortunately both species have become extinct.
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    Ostrich courtship and mating

    You are right Gretchen. It reminds me this scene in Fantasia that I shall see in a new way now. Jerome
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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

    Female is supposed to be 2/3 of male lenght. I think here the gap is bigger than that. Is the female full grown ? Jérôme
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    (NZ then) Sydney to Melbourne Early November - Where to Go?

    Don't miss Tower Hill I think it will suit you and your wife. Jerome
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    Mongoose and Lions : fight for survival

    Tib78, I must admit you are right ! This is an Egyptian Mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon). I looked again to my books and it seems there is no doubt : long tail with black tip, grizzled fur, darker head, black on the lower limbs... Maybe I was too much confident with my Safari Guide's ID on the...
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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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    (NZ then) Sydney to Melbourne Early November - Where to Go?

    For New Zealand for a part of a week, i would suggest Tiritiri Matangi and Muriwai Ganet Colony if you are in the area of Auckland or Zealandia Park and Kapiti Island if you are in teh area of Wellington. Other good sites are Cape Kidnappers, Kaikoura, Otago Penisula and Steward island but...
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    (NZ then) Sydney to Melbourne Early November - Where to Go?

    Blue mountains nortwest of Sydney is great both for landscape and birding (i watched the LyreBird parade - though I was really lucky). Tower Hill is an easy and rewarding spot on the way to Melbourne (for birds and mammals) Grampians national park good for mammals and birds (parrots, emu,...)
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    Mongoose and Lions : fight for survival

    It is a Marsh Mongoose (Atilax paludinosus), I Think Thank you for your comments
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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

    European Bee-Eater Bath For Simon : a photo of an European Bee-Eater bathing. Taken from far with huge cropping. But a funny attitude |:d| Jerome
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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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    Rainbow Lizard changing colors

    Thanks for your comments :) Jérôme Guillaumot
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    6 Bee-eaters with their preys

    Thank you all :) I had, during the same session, the opportunity to photography up to 9 Bee-Eaters with a prey each on the same photo ! But the photo quality is poor. A great day for a bird watcher / photographer. Jérôme Guillaumot
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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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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'OK Corral'

    Thank you Mick and Delia. Jerome
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    OK Corral

    Goldfinch and Chaffinch - France (Languedoc). The common birds from the garden coming on a seed feeder can become fierce fighters when they argue to defend their position on the site.The cohabitation between passerines while foraging and eating is generally peaceful but from time to time it can...
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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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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Quizz : who am I ?'

    No Peewit this is not a Kakapo but a Stewart Island Weka (Gallirallus australis scotti). Photo taken at Stewart Island (Ulva island), New Zealand, in february 2014.
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    European Rollers mating

    Thank you Ken. Happy you liked it. Concerning Casablanca i must admit i have to watch this film again to check what you have in mind :) Jerome
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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Quizz : who am I ?'

    Congratulations Volker Sthamer. This is a Stewart Island Weka (Gallirallus australis scotti). Photo taken at Stewart Island (Ulva island), New Zealand, in february 2014. The wide angle close up change its look someway. Not a shy bird as you can see. He was hunting insects on the shore and was...
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