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Leeukos
 Post subject: Re: Roller, Lilac-breasted
Unread postPosted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 6:01 pm 
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Whenever I visit the Kruger National Park, I see a lot of these birds. I wonder, is it because of their bright colors that one can easily see them, or are there a large number of them. :hmz:

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I believe it is the same one that flies from branch to branch and wait for me to take yet another picture of him. 8)

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 Post subject: Re: Roller, Lilac-breasted
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Have seen about 20 since Saturday, between Skukuza and Mopani!! :dance: :dance:
Have photos, but still in park so can't upload to flickr and post yet!! :cry: :cry:

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Leeukos
 Post subject: Re: Roller, Lilac-breasted
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Can't wait to see the photos. Hope you have a wonderful time. :D

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 Post subject: Re: Roller, Lilac-breasted
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Thanks Leeukos!! :thumbs_up: :thumbs_up:

Some photos as promised!! :) :)


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 Post subject: a few bird pics from our latest KP trip
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 Post subject: Re: a few bird pics from our latest KP trip
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Lilac Breasted Roller...

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 Post subject: Re: Roller, Lilac-breasted
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Just for those who don't read trip reports - don't ignore the Kgalagadi trans park when it comes to rollers. There are plenty of open space making for some great photo opportunities.

Here are the Rollers of Bedinkt (watehole) in action during our visit in May/June 2011

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 Post subject: Re: Roller, Lilac-breasted
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Our latest pic taken in Kruger near Red Rocks in May.

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 Post subject: Re: Roller, Lilac-breasted
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March 2011 near Letaba.


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 Post subject: Re: Roller, Lilac-breasted
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Like everyone else, I just love these birds and after every trip I have a big batch of pics of them.
This is p'raps the best of the latest lot.

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 Post subject: Re: Roller, Lilac-breasted
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I just love these birds! Yet another from my recent trip.
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