It was so fascinating to find these awesome birds and see them hanging out in the forest. This is one of my favorites, the long-tailed ground roller. It is rare (endangered) and is a ground dwelling bird.
This is the male velvet asity, which also called a false-sunbird and eats fruit.
Here is the female velvet asity. What have you been eating lately? Burger King? (Ha ha ha.)
I happened to catch this helmet vanga peeking out from behind his nest.
This pygmy kingfisher is so cute! I saw it catch a grub and feed it to its babies. 
While I was bird watching, I randomly saw this little fluffy guy here. He is a lowland streaked tenrec and I named him Sparky because he looks like a mini firecracker. He was looking for earthworms when I found him, and I motioned to Logan to come over to see him. Logan looked surprised and said "What is that thing?!" The tenrec scurried back to his family burrow near a small stream when he realized we were there.
I wish I could keep one as a pet, but I can't (sigh). Oh well, he'd be too spiky anyway and I could never pick him up.
Have good travels!
Jacob
Jacob, I had no idea you were a birdwatcher! That's very cool. For a kid who prefers flying through the air yourself, I understand the affinity. :) Nice. I loved all the birds. Sights to behold! My favorite with the velvet asity, whose streak of powder blue is just gorgeous. I like Sparky, too. His name especially.
ReplyDeleteJacob, The birds are beautiful and I'd like to travel along with you for a few days since you find such wonderful wildlife! Let me know where I can meet you and I'll bring some goodies along with me!
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