White-fronted Bee-eater (Rooikeelbyvreter)

What a beauty!! We were very lucky to spot a pair of White-fronted Bee-eaters at my parents house in Middelburg (Mpumalanga). My brother, knowing me and my boyfriend are keen bird watchers, called us after seeing the bee-eaters and hearing their calling (see second picture). Maybe my brother will also become interested in birds… yes... at last I've converted one... :-)

Spotted Thick-Knee

This cute bird was seen by me and my friend in Centurion on the lawn of a friend’s house. According to our friend the Spotted Thick-Knee lives in a large bush near his house. Since then we have seen the Thick-Knee several times again on the lawn at night. It’s so shy, but still seems curious enough not to fly away.