One of Africa's most photographed birds...

[Hawkeshead]

And no wonder. why..Just saw this little chappie two feet from the road in Nairobi national park as we drove past and managed to grab it. colours are as taken, just a light crop

D7500 70-200 2.8G
ISO 360 200MM F.4 1/500

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[Callie]

Just never tire of them, John!

 

[ingweDave]

Just can't drive past them It's the ones with the rackets that I keep missing

 

[Hawkeshead]

So true. Just trying to get a one with a decent wing spread and no background clutter.

 

[Tadzio]

Excellent image

 

[Gongster]

Beaut!

 

[Icarus]

Just gorgeous!!

 

[Yezdi]

Fantastic shot with superb details.... One of my favorite birds too...

 

[gordon_g]

Simply fantastic colors... Gorgeous

 

[Hawkeshead]

You are all to generous in your comments, glad I managed to capture it. It was one of those unexpected ‘ not too shabby ’ moments when reviewing the images after getting back.