Over the next couple weeks I will post some images of a recent trip to Cape Verde Islands. Cape Verde has the enviable reputation of being the most peaceful of all African states. It is a desolate, arid, wind swept set of islands 500kms west of Senegal. There is limited evidence of migration. The total list is less than 150 species and on my visit, I saw less than 40 species. That said, most of them were quality, specialist breeding desert and sea birds.
The species on show here is Black-capped Finch Lark. It is one of the smallest larks and is about the size of a Serin! It was common and found on arid desert through to sand dunes. This male is feeding a young bird.
I've been looking forward to these, excellent shots Steve, of more new species for me. This is birding from the laptop.
ReplyDeleteNice shots Steve from what you were saying on Sunday I hink you coped with the conditions really well.
ReplyDeleteSuper images the light looks great never seen these pair previously.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots Steve,we love Desert Birding.
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