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Matthys posted this and we would like to know if any of you could id it for us lesser known birders :huh: Image


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This bird is big, about Vulture size, but the white in the wings makes me think a bathing Kori Bustard??


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Looks like an eagle of sorts Niall, the other is an immature bateleur.

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Not easy to say from this photo. I would guess that it is a bathing white-backed vulture. They are also well known for bathing.


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Martial Eagle.

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Yeah I think I am gonna go with Cois. Martial Eagle.


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Agree on Martial.

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thanks for the id on the Martial. Have another for you that Matthys posted again. Is it a different bird? Have two shots of it. I know it is hard to really tell from the web cam postings but any help would educate us :?



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That would also be martial eagle.

It's the only eagle this time of the year with fully feathered legs and the white below and upper dark coloration in the Park.


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Looks like the same ME, about turned!

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Thanks to Danie :clap: Need help with identification of these please :D
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Nossob, this time of the year?
Tawny Eagle.

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Thought you bird people would like this pic. Caught on Orpen tonight by DebM and shadowdog
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 Post subject: Re: bird on cam
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Definitely an Owl.

Looks like it could be a Barn Owl. :?

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Cool! 8)

Agree with WTM!


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