Continuing with the baby animal series is this photo of a fledgling Marico Flycatcher.
It is calling and begging incessantly while its busy mother searches for food to bring. This photo was taken in the heat of a late morning in a camp on the edge of Piper Pan in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve in Botswana.
Posted by Carol
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July 30, 2018 at 10:26 am
Once again, a lovely picture from you, Carol! Enjoy Botswana!
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August 1, 2018 at 3:10 pm
Thanks Suzette. These weekly photos are found in my ‘archive’, but this series of finds from Central Kalahari Game Reserve in Botswana certainly make we want to visit there yet again!
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July 30, 2018 at 5:48 am
A sweet catch for the patient photographer! 😊
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July 28, 2018 at 4:40 am
Another great photo.
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August 1, 2018 at 2:53 pm
Thanks Graham
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July 27, 2018 at 8:05 pm
Enchanting. The little fellow’s beak is so wide open one imagines it could take in far more than a fly if it so desired!
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August 1, 2018 at 2:53 pm
Yes, it is an enormously wide gape, and trying to fill it kept its parent really busy.
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July 27, 2018 at 6:00 pm
Wonderful capture, Carol!
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August 1, 2018 at 2:50 pm
Thanks Eliza.
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July 27, 2018 at 11:36 am
What a lovely ‘find’ that was!
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July 27, 2018 at 6:47 am
Fantastic shot!
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July 27, 2018 at 5:45 am
It looks very exposed. Is it a predator-free zone? Great photo opportunity though!
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July 29, 2018 at 6:31 am
There is a small cluster of trees at the small campsite providing shelter, food and nesting sites on the edge of a huge salt pan. Ironically the presence of human campers may deter predators and some birds tolerate human company and even put up with patient photographers too ☺
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