Last of the Birds

[nivrip]

African Oystercatcher.Not quite the same as our oystercatcher, somewhat bigger.

This is a Korhaan, about 20 inches high.

Marabou Stork. He is really big, about 2 feet 6 inches to 3 feet tall.

Spurfowl, about 15 inches tall.

Tawny Eagle. Not seen in UK but is found in parts of Eastern Europe. About 2 feet tall.

The Hadeda Ibis, so named because it makes the sound "Ha-di-da". About 18 inches tall. Drying his wing in the sunshine.


Hope the non-ornithologists haven't been too bored with the collection of birds.

 

[Madxgraphics]

Lovely pics as ever Nivrip

 

[crazylegs]

No way have we been bored Niv..Have looked forward to seeing all your African trip Pics..

 

[guest_9323wk]

Excellent pics Niv,

 

[muckshifter]

Great selection once more Niv ... thanks for sharing.

 

[floppybootstomp]

Good stuff

 

[Abarbarian]

Bored !!! Never for a moment, but where are the recipes ??

 

[Taffycat]

Wonderful photos Niv I think the Korhaan is my favourite, I love his slightly grumpy expression But they are all very interesting to see. Thank you for sharing with us, it has been very enjoyable (wish there were more to come.)

 

[nivrip]

where are the recipes ??

Ostrich Burgers*Ingredients:
1 lb ground Ostrich
1 clove garlic, finely minced
2 tbls finely chopped onion
1 tsp olive oil
1 lb ground ostrich meat
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp salt

1. Saute onion and garlic in olive oil. Gently mix onion and garlic mixture with meat, salt and pepper.
2. For skillet: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Form three patties 1/2" thick and 3 1/3" in diameter, and saute about two minutes on each side.
for grill: Preheat grill, brush meat with oil and grill about 4 minutes on each side.
3. Serve on your favorite bun or bread with grilled onions, and/or sauteed mushrooms, guacamole, sliced tomatoes, lettuce, french fries, or chips of your choice
Serves 3

 

[Abarbarian]

Scrumptious .

 

[Madxgraphics]

Ostrich Burgers*Ingredients:
1 lb ground Ostrich
1 clove garlic, finely minced
2 tbls finely chopped onion
1 tsp olive oil
1 lb ground ostrich meat
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp salt

1. Saute onion and garlic in olive oil. Gently mix onion and garlic mixture with meat, salt and pepper.
2. For skillet: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Form three patties 1/2" thick and 3 1/3" in diameter, and saute about two minutes on each side.
for grill: Preheat grill, brush meat with oil and grill about 4 minutes on each side.
3. Serve on your favorite bun or bread with grilled onions, and/or sauteed mushrooms, guacamole, sliced tomatoes, lettuce, french fries, or chips of your choice
Serves 3

Add a few slices of crumbed stale bread (not mouldy) to the mince mixture..This will help bind the meat together...

 

[captain zed]

Getting back to the fine pics and away from the stomachs,
Thats the kind of stuff we dont get to look at everyday......whats seldom is wonderful.....ya got very close to them. Was that eagle dangerous???
Zzzzz