The Rainbird - for Christo (kgb224) by Meisiekind
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Description
This handsome fellow is the Burchell's Coucal (Centropus burchelli)! They are more often heard than seen here in South Africa!! They are very shy birds, but have a very attractive, characteristic call that sounds like water running out of a bottle which landed them the name of Rainbird. I have a lovely pair nesting on my property every summer! I hardly ever see them but once I hear them call, I always know that summer has arrived. i have captured this guy in the Kruger National Park and it was still done on film!!
Christo, I would like to dedicate this image to you for your support and also for all the lovely bird images you entertain us with! (Doen so voort!)
Thanks for popping in and for your very valued comments and favs on my upload yesterday of the African Art.
Hugs, Carin xx
Comments (40)
TomDart
Carin, this is a beautiful bird and I dearly would like to hear its call. The dedication is a fine one.
Chaosphoto
Thats a beautiful capture of a fascinating bird Carin
kgb224
Thank you for this one.I tried to capture one of these on camera on The Game Farm but it wasn't a good picture at all.It is a pleasure to support and inspire.After God support and inspire every human being.
timtripp
Excellent photograph!
bmac62
Wow, a complete newby for me. What an interesting bird.
flora-crassella
wonderful bird! Fantastic picture!!!
THROBBE
Super cool looking bird. Almost oriole like. Very nice shot Carin!!!!
danob
Wonderful image Carin and they do sound like a gurgling bottle! And rather cuckoo in appearance like other species with the same name, but they tend to sing before the rain.. Nice dedication to a lovely guy
KarmaSong
The wildlife of your country is amazing and so varied, thank you for this magnificent post and for the dedi to Christo!
BorisB
Excellent work!!
TwoPynts
A fortunate find and a great photo. The pose, composition, colors and mood -- all perfect.
Santa29Klaus
Its a beautiful capture/bird/dedi.... And I want to say "ditto" to Christo!
mininessie
lovely pic!!
MrsRatbag
What a gorgeous bird! We have nothing like this here. A fantastic shot, Carin!
PD154
I see my baby likes this shot, I do too :):)...Great dedi to a very nice man indeed!!
helanker
A really gorgeous capture. Beautiful bird indeed.
Faemike55
Wonderful photo!
tpx1
great capture
durleybeachbum
Fab shot of this gorgeous bird!
tizjezzme
Love the birds you and Christo and Piet bring to us from SA. Excellent shot!
pspworkshop
Excellent work!
Richardphotos
really beautiful and superb shot.
tofi
Great image! You most certainly have a way with birds, Carin,Very good lighting and POV, just right to capture the beauty and softness of this Rainbird. Marvellous work... as usual!
wingnut55
nice shot ! it is a bit small but looks very sharp, that beady red eye stands out well.
lucindawind
oh hes a beauty ! fabulous capture ~
jeroni
Splendid composition and colors my friend
ShadowsNTime
Beautiful bird and awesome capture Carin! An instant fav! (((C)))
danapommet
Stupendous capture Carin. Nice clear shot and he kind of looks mad or mean. Dana
npauling
A lovely capture and he does sound to have a very different voice.
auntietk
What a gorgeous bird, and your photograph is stunning! Wow. I am beyond impressed. Beautiful image! Ek is trots op jou ... that can't have been easy!