A pair of Secretarybirds had just started building their platform-nest on top of a small tree near the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park’s Cengeni Gate when we visited in December. It was quite interesting to watch them searching the surrounding area for sticks and twigs to use in the construction.
Secretarybird nest building
Secretarybird nest building
Secretarybird nest building
Secretarybird nest building
Secretarybird nest building
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Wow. I’d love to see one in the wild.
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I’m sure you’ll get a chance sooner or later in your new abode, Cal
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I love those elegant birds
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Elegant they are indeed, thanks Joan!
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love the action you captured… đŸ™‚
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Thank you!
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Love these birds – but never seen them in the wild. Only in parks. Handsome!
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They’re extremely interesting, Ann-Christine – especially when you see them hunting!
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They walk on stilts lol..! Why are they called Secretary birds??
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The feathers at the back of their heads reminds of the quills old-time secretaries carried behind their ears, Teresa. We did a special post about secretarybirds a few months ago – have a look: https://dewetswild.com/2016/10/11/secretarybird/
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Thanks!
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what a clever and attractive bird
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They were quite focused on the job at hand!
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