Top 10 Bird Images of 2021

Looking back at 2021 from a bird photography perspective makes me smile as I managed to capture some decent images of my bucketlist birds.

Here are some of the highlights:

  • Yellow-billed Kite that caught a HUGE puff adder and landed within a few metres of my car to feed on it - talk about a once in a lifetime moment that lasted a full 15 minutes - read the blog post here

  • Verreaux’s Eagle successfully hunting a mole before taking to the air and providing me an opportunity to capture a few frames of it’s prized catch tightly clenched in it’s HUGE talons - read the blog post here

  • Eventually broke the curse and managed a half decent photo of a Rock Kestrel

  • An adult Grey Tit busy feeding it’s chicks - they work SO hard catching insects and bugs to feed those hungry mouths

  • Last but not least, the beautiful Black Harrier - read the blog post here

Rock Kestrel

Black Harrier

Juvenile Verreaux’s Eagle

Grey Tit

Acacia Pied Barbet

Yellow-billed Kite

Verreaux’s Eagle

Bar-throated Apalis

Bokmakierie

Pied Starling

Cannot wait to see what 2022 delivers!

Till next time…

PhotographyMark Booysen2021 best birdsComment