COMMON OSTRICH, WHEAT FIELDS, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

   We can ID this bird as a Common Ostrich by its large size, distinctive shape, long legs and long neck.

   The Common Ostrich is a new species to our Photographic Life List, which now stands at 506.

SPECKLED PIGEON ON ROOF, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

NONBREEDING RUDDY TURNSTONE, MELKBOSSTRAND, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA

COLORFUL ROOSTER, FARMHOUSE RESTAURANT, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

WHITE-BACKED MOUSEBIRD, BLAAUWBERG NATURE RESERVE, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

    We can ID this bird as a White-backed Mousebird by its grey plumage (including crest), blueish bill with black tip and red feet (can't see legs).

   The White-backed Mousebird is a new species to our Photographic Life List, which now stands at 505.

VIEWS FROM BLAAUWBERG NATURE RESERVE, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA