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Male (right) and female doublebanded sandgrouse



Photo taken 21 April 2006

Lovely shots Andy and arks.

Unfortunately I cannot show you the first ones I ever saw, on the H7, because a poepol (inconsiderate individual) in a merc squeezed between me and them while I was focusing the camera.

Mods - I could hardly call her an angel, could I

Thanks, BB. I saw lots and lots and lots of them in April/May, particularly near Shimuwini and all the sand roads north of the H9. These were alongside either the S131 or S133, and weren't even disturbed by a safari truck, which actually stopped long enough for the guests to have a look at them Most of the pairs that I saw (and they were always pairs) seemed quite undisturbed by traffic. I've also had the experience of another vehicle driving between me and whatever I was observing — including a huge motorcoach on the H1-5 south of Olifants

These are great Game Birds found all over Kruger on the sides of the road.....

Seen around 6am next to the Batleur access road

Male and female

Larger view

Male

Larger view

Seen on the S30 last month.
Absolutely beautiful pair of birds and a new tick for me.

Cryptic couple on Tzendze loop (19 May 2008)

Double-banded Sandgrouse family video - seen along the Nonokani Trail, KNP, Aug 2008

Seen just after entering Phalaborwa gate. Mommy and chicks

Saw this one on the 25th March.







Samantha