![]() ![]() The meerkat is a small carnivoran diurnal animal,primarily insectivores. Meerkats belongs to the mongoose family, mostly found in all parts of the Namib Desert and Kalahari Desert of African continent. Apart from African Elephants, Cheetah, Lions, Giraffe,Rhino,Hippo and Cape buffalo from big game animals and here is the list of medium size land animals from Africa. I will never know if it was someones pet? Some kind of rescue or lost zoo bird but have no doubt what I saw.Africa is known for wild predators such as Cheetah,Lions and leopards but there are some amazing medium sized wild animals, hunting and mating in the wild land of Savanna Grassland. The bill of this bird and impressive size will as it did to me stop you in your tracks. ![]() I am very familiar with sea birds egrets and cranes as i live near oceans and swamps in Virginia. Unfortunately it is a long time after this was posted but if anyone else finds this message. Started to search other spottings in florida and found this post. Shocked to find out he is not native and rare. This morning I remembered this bird and I am an artist and decided to start researching this bird to do a painting of him. He seemed to be fishing in that low water on the side of the path until I came across him. I am from the east coast of virginia and assumed he was a normal species for the further southern region. Honestly at the time I didnt think anything of it. I stayed there and we looked at each other for awhile before i headed back. Beautiful and striking and remember specifically that bill and his eyes as well as his immense size. He was huge and also immediately reminded me of a dinosaur. He was close to the path and I clearly saw him. There was a swampy small watery creek, ditch-line on one side of the path wooded where I saw what I completely believe was a shoebill. I have always been an early riser and woke up and took a bike ride on the paths around the area. ![]() Years ago I was on Sanibel Island with friends for a wedding. No hatred, bigotry, racism, or other uncivil behavior. Links to articles should also include some discussion about the article.īe Civil. Make sure your contributions are about birding and engaging with this community, not promoting yourself. One link in a comment to your social media page is allowed. We love seeing interesting facts or observations too! Your post should include the common name of the bird, the location, and date – either in the title or a comment. Articles can be posted for discussion, however the poster must also comment with their perspective on the article.Īdd Context to Photos. Any photos must have been taken by the person posting them. If you are unable to contact a wildlife rehabilitator, please go to r/WildlifeRehab for further advice. If you believe the bird is injured or needs human intervention, contact a local wildlife rehabilitator ( ). Young, feathered fledglings outside the nest are normal and common, and may not be able to fly well yet – they should generally be left alone. ![]() Baby birds without feathers should be returned to the nest. No “birds aren’t real” posts, and all posts must be directly related to wild birds or the hobby of birding. Exceptions for researchers who are banding birds, or licensed wildlife rehabilitators (proof must be submitted to mods through modmail before posting)īirding Content Only. Follow ethical birding & bird photography behaviors as outlined by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the Audubon Society (see pinned post). whatever you want to call it, if you are looking at or listening to birds you should be frequenting /r/birding.įollow Ethical Birding Behavior. ![]()
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