Another bird I've not posted before Western Reef Heron. Taken recently in the Kotu area the #gambia. I think it decided this Monitor Lizard was a little too big to take on.

Good morning. Another bird I've not posted before hadada Ibis Kotu area the #gambia recently.

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Good afternoon. Got out today too much rain & thunderstorms yesterday. Bird not posted before Senegal Parrot smart plumage, Kotu #Gambia

Good afternoon. Set up a feeding area on the apartment veranda a few weeks back. Lots of Weavers coming each day. Young being fed & males in breeding plumage, Village & Little both which I've not posted before.

Good morning. Always nice to get a new bird. Had this Red-billed Quelea along the nature trail at Kotu the #Gambia yesterday.

Good afternoon. Not posted a Shikara before this is an immature one, taken Palma Rima area the #Gambos yesterday.

Good afternoon. Nice to get this Dideric Cuckoo yesterday at Brufut Woods the #Gambia.

Good afternoon. Woken up this morning by Senegal Thicknees calling, which isn't unusual, but they mostly stay hidden. They showed well on the neighbours compound roof today though. Nice way to wake up.

Good afternoon. Bird I've not posted before Double-spured Frackolin. Surprised to find it on a derelict building in the Palma Rima area #Gambia yesterday. Nice markings.

Good morning. After putting my first Butterfly post with the Citrus Swallowtail. I decided to check out some more, I think this is an African Tiger Butterfly taken yesterday #Gambia.

Good morning. Finally got out yesterday afternoon after few days in because of the rain. Always nice to get some behavioural shots. Looked like these Woodland Kingfishers were doing some mating displays. Cycle track Kotu Gambia.

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Good morning . Nice day yesterday on home watch from the veranda because of rain. Three new house ticks, c50 2 flocks of G W Pelicans, 5 Hamerkop & Abassynian Roller, that makes 35 seen. Gambia always surprises me with its variety of birds.

Good morning. Rainy season here in the Gambia so difficult to get out. Gives me time to watch from the compound. Haven't posted a butterfly before, but this one caught my eye I think its a Citrus Swallowtail

Good afternoon. Bird I've not posted before because it's not very photogenic, numerous in the Gambia, but I didn't realise it's on the critical endangered list. From the veranda today at home.Hooded Vulture.

Good morning. Great to get a pair of African Pygmy Kingfishers side by side for the first time Brufut woods Gambia & Malachite Kingfisher Kotu yesterday.

Good morning. Another bird I've not posted before Oriole Warbler. With its beautiful plumage & pleasant distinctive calls. Yesterday Brufut woods Gambia.

Good morning. Surprised it took me so long to get a photo of this bird. New for me, heard regularly but seen yesterday, Kotu area Gambia. Great markings & name Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird.

Good morning. Nice to get two new birds both Starlings. Last couple of days, top at Brufut woods Violet-backed. Surprised how different the male & female are. Bottom I believe is a Splendid Glossy.

Good afternoon. Another bird I've not posted before Red-billed Hornbill. Fairly common bird but impressive especially the beak. Took recently in the Kotu area Gambia.