From: Dieter Oschadleus <doschadleus@gmail.com>
Date: 2011-11-03 10:11
Subject: Re: Laikipia
Dear Olivier
"A breeding Verreaux’ Eagle Owl in the middle of occupied nests of
Red-billed Buffalo-Weavers (see attached)"
This would be an example of a really exciting record to submit to
PHOWN (Photos of Weaver Nests,
http://weavers.adu.org.za/phown.php). PHOWN has several records of
Hadedas and raptors nesting in close association with weavers in
South Africa - see http://weavers.adu.org.za/phown_special.php?cat1=assoc_b
Unfortunately I did not get the attachment, possibly because I'm on
digest mode.
Any weaver colonies are welcome for PHOWN! There are no records from
Kenya yet, even though Kenya probably has the highest diversity of
weaver species anywhere in the world. Some surrounding countries do
have records, eg Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda - see links to
country records here: http://weavers.adu.org.za/phown_ws.php?summary=3
If you want to take part, read the instructions here: http://weavers.adu.org.za/phown_public.php
(I can also help you get started if you email me off list).
Dieter
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Wed
Nov 2, 2011 4:46 am (PDT)
We were up North at Loisaba in Laikipia on 29 and 30 October
with Lawrence Nganja. There have been good rains. Species list
(well, more or less, except for LBJs and swifts) below.
Interesting observations were
1. Jackson’s widowbird (see attached picture), I think this is
quite far North for this Vulnerable species
2. Near Threatened Pallid Harrier (1 female, 4 male) and 2
Montagu’s Harrier. It would be good to look for the very
likely communal roost and see how many Pallid's are around.
3. A breeding Verreaux’ Eagle Owl in the middle of occupied
nests of Red-billed Buffalo-Weavers (see attached). Not sure
he/she gets a lot of rest during the day with the displays all
around her/his head.
In spite of spending considerable time and at close range
trying to see the white trailing edge of the wing to
distinguish between Taita Fiscal and Somali Fiscal that one
remained inconclusive. Also possibly Ethiopian Swallow but
only thought of that possibility after having dismissed it as
wire-tailed.
Rosy-throated Longclaw, just because it is so beautiful
(attached)
Maasai Ostrichd'Arnaud's Barbet
Little Grebe (+ juv.)Red-fronted Barbet
Black-headed HeronNubian Woodpecker
Grey HeronBlue-naped Mousebird
Yellow-billed StorkRock Martin
HamerkopHouse Martin
Hadada IbisRed-rumped Swallow
Egyptian Goose (+ juv.)Barn Swallow
Black-shouldered KiteRosy-throated Longclaw
Secretary BirdCommon Bulbul
African Fish EagleLittle Rock Trush
Pallid HarrierIsabelline Wheatear
Montagu's HarrierSpotted Morning Trush
Eastern Chanting GoshawkTiny Cisticola
Tawny EagleGrey Wren Warbler
Verreaux' EagleAfrican Grey Flycatcher
Martial eagleChinspot Batis
KestrelRufous Chatterer
Helmeted GuineafowlNorthern Grey Tit
Vulterine GuineafowlMarico Sunbird
Crested FrancolinHunter's Sunbird
Yellow-necked SpurfowlRed-backed Shrike
Harlequin QuailRed-tailed Shrike
Grey Crowned CraneWhite-crowned Bush Shrike
Kori BustardTaita/Somali Shrike
White-bellied BustrardSlate-coloured Boubou
Black-bellied BustrardBrubru
Spotted Thick-kneeForktailed drongo
Water Thick-kneeRedbilled Oxpecker
Blacksmith LapwingGreater Blue-reared Starling
Crowned LapwingRed-winged Starling
Three-banded PloverSuperb Starling
Common SandpiperHildebrandt's Starling
Green SandpiperWattled Starling
Black-faced SandgrouseBlackheaded oriole
Emerald-spotted Wood DovaFan-tailed Raven
Namaqua DoveSpeckle-fronted Weaver
Ring-necked DoveParrot-billed Sparrow
Laughing DoveWhite-browed Sparrow-Weaver
White-bellied Go-away BirdGrey-capped Social Weaver
Black and White CuckooChestnut Weaver
Verreaux' Eagle Owl (breeding)Red-billed Quelea
Slender-tailed NightjarRed-headed Weaver
Pied KingfisherBlack-necked Weaver
Little Bee-eaterJackson's widowbird
Lilac-breasted RollerRed-cheeled Cordon-blue
Rufous-crowned RollerPurple Grenadier
African hoopoeStraw-tailed Wydah
Red-billed HornbillYellow-rumped Seed-eater
Von der Decken HornbillCutthroat Finch
Yellow-spotted Petronia
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Dr Dieter Oschadleus
doschadleus@gmail.com (or Dieter.Oschadleus@uct.ac.za)
Bird-ringing Coordinator, SAFRING
Animal Demography Unit tel: (021) 650-2421
University of Cape Town NEW fax: (021) 650-3301 (Zoology)
Rondebosch 7701 RSA After-hours: 083-285-6889
SAFRING http://safring.adu.org.za
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