the maX files: Birding in the RSA

11 June 2014

Birding in the RSA - Ostriches

It is easy to take these birds for granted, because they are fairly common and have also been domesticated. So, you've seen one ostrich you've seen them all. I find them fascinating birds and always have time to stop for a photograph.

Domesticated ostrich photographed on the side of the road near Oudtshoorn.

These ostriches are taking the gap at the Camdeboo National Park.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...: Well, it is not a bird I see every day! Thanks for the closeup!; 12 June 2014 at 05:48
Jo said...: How did you manage to get such a close-up as the first image? Normally the ostriches on that- and any other -stretch of the road "take the gap" when we pass. Do you think it's the roar of our motor cycle? LOL; 12 June 2014 at 15:20
Unknown said...: Gorgeous portrait of this amazing bird.; 12 June 2014 at 19:45
carol l mckenna said...: Beautiful photography of the ostriches ~ one of nature's gems ~ for SWF ~ xoxo

artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor); 12 June 2014 at 22:31
Pat said...: Fabulous birds. I love the close up shot.; 13 June 2014 at 01:37
Judy said...: Amazing close-up!!!
What do the young birds look like, byw? For those of us on another continent...; 19 June 2014 at 21:39