31 October 2010

Golden-breasted bunting, Pilanesberg

Golden-breasted buntings (Emberiza flaviventris) belong to the same genus as yellowhammers. However, the other animals with which they share their environments could hardly differ more: rhinos, giraffes, cheetahs and so on for this bunting (in Pilanesberg Game Reserve, South Africa); sheep, possums, rats, an occasional rabbit, etc. for the yellowhammers living here in the Pohangina Valley.

[2 May 2007, Canon 20D, 300 mm f4 L IS, ISO 200, 1/500 at f5.6]

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3 comments:

  1. Relatively Retiring31 October 2010 at 20:30

    I appreciate the fact that the birds you photograph are so often watching you just as carefully as you are watching them. Some real encounters are recorded.

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  2. Zhoen1 November 2010 at 02:54

    Bird standing there like he's above it all, in charge, and best dressed.

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  3. pohanginapete1 November 2010 at 07:57

    RR, I long ago gave up on trying to sneak up on birds. They always know where I am, and stalking makes them nervous. Much better to amble slowly, in full view, giving them time to reassure themselves I'm not a threat.

    Zhoen, it definitely has that attitude. Very pert and dapper.

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