PC's Better year

[Peter Connan]

229) Red-backed Shrike

 

Rooiruglaksman

Lanius collurio

 

 

 

31 December, Pilanesberg

[Peter Connan]

230) Kalahari Scrub-Robin

 

Kalahariwipstert

Cercotrichas paena

 

 

31 December, Pilanesberg

[Peter Connan]

231) White-browed Scrub-Robin

 

Gestreepte Wipstert

Cercotrichas leucophrys

 

 

31 December, Pilanesberg

[Peter Connan]

232) Bushveld Pipit

 

Bosveldkoester

Anthus caffer

 

 

31 December, Pilanesberg

 

[Peter Connan]

233) White-winged Tern

 

Witvlerksterretjie

Chlidonias leucopterus

 

 

 

31 December, Pilanesberg

 

And that concludes 2017!

Just for interest, there are 11 more species of which I have only EBC shots, but which I will not be claiming. I am amazed that the percentage of EBC's is so low.

Edited January 4, 2018 by Peter Connan

[TonyQ]

Well done @Peter Connan

An excellent selection to finish your Big Year (and to go racing past me!)

Superb photos throughout - I have really enjoyed your thread and look forward to your 2018 postings.

[michael-ibk]

Congratulations, Peter, an excellent collection. High quality shots throughout, kudos! Looking forward to your next BY, with Bots coming up you must get quite a few in addition to your locals from SA!

[Peter Connan]

Thank you very much @TonyQ and @michael-ibk, I appreciate your comments.

[Dave Williams]

Nice collection of well photographed species. Hope to get a few myself down your way in July.

[xelas]

That is a beautiful portrait of a beautiful bird, @Peter Connan! I am looking forward to watch your Big Year 2018 !

Edited January 4, 2018 by xelas

[Peter Connan]

Thank you very much @Dave Williams , any chance we can go birding together?

 

Thank you also @xelas. Wait till you see the the Lesser Masked Weaver in 2018! 

 

 

Edited January 4, 2018 by Peter Connan

[xelas]

What I know for sure is that I will benefit immensely by birding shoulder to shoulder for 10days with you, Peter!

[Galana]

Congratulations Peter. A good finish.

Is not your #232 Bushveld Pipit, a Spotted Flycatcher in reality?

[lmSA84]

Congratulations! Inspiring photography as always 

[Peter Connan]

3 hours ago, Galana said:

Congratulations Peter. A good finish.

Is not your #232 Bushveld Pipit, a Spotted Flycatcher in reality?

 

Thanks @Galana, I think you are correct. No change to the count though, as I hadn't had one before.

[Dave Williams]

On 04/01/2018 at 5:46 PM, xelas said:

That is a beautiful portrait of a beautiful bird, @Peter Connan! I am looking forward to watch your Big Year 2018 !

@Peter ConnanSorry Peter, missed this. When I said down your way I meant South Africa. I'll be in Cape Town for a week but I think you are in Jo'berg?

[Peter Connan]

Ah, OK.

 

Yes, I am unfortunately in JHB @Dave Williams