Many gardens in Lilongwe are so blessed with the amount of bird visitors they get.
@sferguk12 күн бұрын
And you mate...
@birdocsКүн бұрын
Cheers! :)
@ShaynaCossetteBirding4 күн бұрын
My parents have travelled to the limpopo province twice and vistited Kruger NP, so very excited to watch this video. Thanks for sharing!
@BirdNerdStefanKruger2 күн бұрын
That is awesome to hear. Thanks for watching, and it's always nice to know that a video gives nostalgic vibes...especially if we talk Kruger National Park
@birdocs2 күн бұрын
That is awesome, Limpopo is my home province. Thanks for watching the video, hope you have a nice day.
@cameraprepper79384 күн бұрын
Remember to always use the Lens Hood !
@birdocs2 күн бұрын
Thanks, will keep that in mind!
@lindenhardy90215 күн бұрын
I liked and subscribed as soon as this video popped up and I am happy that I did.
@birdocs4 күн бұрын
Hi Linden, thanks for the subscribe and looking forward to making more videos to enjoy.
@lukerobinson26057 күн бұрын
Great video. Particularly interesting to see some of the smaller bird species that may be easily missed. I hadn't even heard of a neddicky before!
@BirdNerdStefanKruger7 күн бұрын
The smaller things in life they say. 😊 thanks for showing interest and support for the Birding Legend
@birdocs7 күн бұрын
Hey, thanks for the watch. I wish I could see all of them, but there are so many birds in Kruger. I particularly want to visit again in the rainy season when it is peak for birding! Have a nice one.
@sferguk17 күн бұрын
I watched this the other day and just thought come back and say that I enjoyed it thoroughly. I've birded Kruger a few times and still you have some lifers for me in your video so I guess a return trip to the park is in order. hahaha Anyway, well done mate.
@BirdNerdStefanKruger7 күн бұрын
I think you are on to something, saying a return trip to the park... That sounds like a good New years resolution 😁
@birdocs7 күн бұрын
Hey, thank you for watching. Kruger birding is great, especially in the rainy season. I am already thinking of a return trip haha. Have a nice one.
@sferguk17 күн бұрын
@@birdocs I must get my arse in gear I have loads of SA birding videos still to make with the content I captured recently.
@birdocs2 күн бұрын
@@sferguk1 I feel the same, haha. Happy new year!
@B1RDG1RL7 күн бұрын
such a great video, thanks for sharing this awesome experience!
@birdocs7 күн бұрын
Hey, thank you very much for your kind words. Looking forward to sharing even more experiences!
@BirdNerdStefanKruger8 күн бұрын
Goeie Fork-tail Drongo! Always making a sneaky cameo. Real awe sightings that left us literally speeches. Lets hope for another great trip to Kruger or wherever the bird sounds takes us.
@birdocs8 күн бұрын
He made sure that he was in it from the start. We captured some great moments in Kruger National Park, what a trip. Most definitely, I would love to bird the northern parts of Kruger in the start of the rainy season! So lets hope for that.
@judyrustrick75268 күн бұрын
Great video Eugene and good to meet Stephan too. So much amazing content, keep up the good work!
@BirdNerdStefanKruger8 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching! ❤
@birdocs8 күн бұрын
Hi, thank you so much, we really enjoyed making this video.
@fanusrust9 күн бұрын
Net 2 ouens en hulle voels... en verkykers
@birdocs8 күн бұрын
Having a good time.
@leonbadenhorst9 күн бұрын
Thanks, great video! Really enjoyed the birding, even had some other great sightings as well
@birdocs8 күн бұрын
Thanks Leon glad you enjoyed it, it was a memorable trip. Have a nice day!
@BirdNerdStefanKruger8 күн бұрын
Appreciate the comment and your time watching all the sightings. Some of the sightings really spoiled us.
@WildlifeObsessed14 күн бұрын
What is an “ …. in genuine morning…” then….. ?
@birdocs13 күн бұрын
When all elements of a beautiful morning hits just right, colours, sights and sounds. Almost like the effect you are trying to create with all those full stops.
@ChirwaChapuma17 күн бұрын
Good shots and very well narrated thanks Eugene for sharing!!
@birdocs17 күн бұрын
Thanks my friend, hope you are doing well.
@ChirwaChapuma17 күн бұрын
@birdocs Doing well and you, are you still in Malawi?
@birdocs13 күн бұрын
@@ChirwaChapuma no, I left Malawi some years back. And yourself, still in Mfuwe?
@ChirwaChapuma13 күн бұрын
@birdocs Yes am still in mfuwe working under shenton safaris
@birdocs13 күн бұрын
@@ChirwaChapuma That's great, I hope I can make a visit up that side when I visit again. How long have you been there?
@LivingCarefree5027 күн бұрын
Are you walking around camp unaccompanied?? I don't see any walking trails. I am interested in knowing more about camps like these, as I am working on a trip for 2026.
@birdocs25 күн бұрын
Hey Laura, there are not many walking trails in South Luangwa, but you can organise a walking safari with the camp you are staying at, to have a walk inside the national park accompanied by a guide and scout. It is safe to walk around camp, however it is good to be vigilant, there are no fences like in National Parks in South Africa. If you would like more information or planning with your adventure send me a message [email protected]
@GeorgeChesworth-gm4zeАй бұрын
Awesome thank you for the stunning bird life
@birdocsАй бұрын
Thanks, there are so much more in South Luangwa, I wish I could have seen them all.
@nathanmixon39Ай бұрын
I've been loving these videos! What's your setup? I have a hard time getting good video with a telephoto lens that isn't pretty shaky? Do you use a monopod or tripod or are you just ridiculously steady-handed? 😆
@birdocsАй бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoy them. Will be making a heap more! I do use a tripod, although I have been using a photo tripod (Manfrotto Compact Action), so for video its quite a flimsy setup, but not too bad overall, does what it has too. without a tripod there are moments where I am stable, and moments where I fail, will need to hit the gym XD. In my upcoming video I have a mix of both. I use a sony lens the FE 200-600mm F5.6-63 G OSS. So it has pretty good stabilisation, and use a sony a7s III.
@nathanmixon39Ай бұрын
@@birdocs thanks! I'm trying to find a more lightweight tripod to use for better video with my big lens, but I'm currently using a Canon 7D Mark II which doesn't have image stabilization, nor does my lens have amazing IS so I just have to be very, very still - I'll be hitting the gym as well haha
@birdocsАй бұрын
@@nathanmixon39 haha yes these lenses can be quite weighty. I am looking now at these lightweight aluminum video tripods, but the prices are hectic. As you want something that is easy to carry around and set up.
@nathanmixon39Ай бұрын
@@birdocs definitely. it may be worth it to just save up a bit to eventually upgrade my camera setup for one that will help me stabilize more itself.
@shadesofphotography5735Ай бұрын
Great video Thanks, friend. Have a nice day.
@birdocsАй бұрын
Thank you! You too!
@lezigue1714Ай бұрын
Fantastic! Thank you for this video! I have to agree about the leopards sightseeing in the Luangwa, best place in the world.
@birdocsАй бұрын
No doubt! Thanks for the comment, have a lovely day.
@HawkInTheLensАй бұрын
Lovely day of birding! I really enjoyed the shots you got of the species and your adventure
@birdocsАй бұрын
Thanks, I just hope to get a shot of that brambling.
@melaniewilloughby6174Ай бұрын
So much for me to learn, so much on the door step. ❤
@birdocsАй бұрын
There are so many! Thanks for the watch.
@BirdNerdStefanKrugerАй бұрын
Comman chiffchaff. Jip, what a name. Also a sweet sighting
@birdocsАй бұрын
Chiffchaff! Apparantly the name comes from the call they produce.
@BirdNerdStefanKrugerАй бұрын
Short-Toed Treecreeper, what a handsome fella
@birdocsАй бұрын
Def one of my favorit ones to see here!
@brighteyedbirdingАй бұрын
I may have overdone it with this challenge haha. Hope you find it :D
@birdocsАй бұрын
I am determined.
@fanusrustАй бұрын
Looks cold over there
@birdocsАй бұрын
Unfortunately, its getting colder.
@TheDutchBirderАй бұрын
Didn't even know Bramblings winter as far south as portugal 😅
@birdocsАй бұрын
It is going to be a good challenge.
@judyrustrick7526Ай бұрын
Lots of new birds for me to learn! Great video Eugene showing your local area
@birdocsАй бұрын
So many great birds! And plenty I did not capture! Thanks for watching.
@shedrackjassen913Ай бұрын
I'm surprised not to have seen the Fish Eagles insipite of the calls
@birdocsАй бұрын
They were quite vocal yes, but I did not get to have a good glance.
@shedrackjassen913Ай бұрын
@birdocs Ooh, I see. By the way, the fish Eagle is the national bird of Zambia
@birdocsАй бұрын
@@shedrackjassen913 amazing bird to have as a national bird!
@catoftroon2 ай бұрын
I've been fortunate to have visited South Luangwa NP twice and enjoyed some fantastic wildlife sightings on both occasions. My knowledge of the area's rich bird life is sadly lacking, however, so it was an education as well as a pleasure to have you identify some native species around camp. Thank you! (Btw, two of my most treasured memories of South Luangwa was seeing the noisy throngs of brilliantly coloured southern carmine bee-eaters nesting in the river banks. And, on night game drives, coming across nightjars resting in the road - including the spectacular pennant-winged nightjar.)
@birdocs2 ай бұрын
Such an incredible place, and thanks for the comment and you are most welcome. There is some amazing birding in Luangwa, thanks for taking me back with those Carmine Bee-Eaters, I was hoping that I could make it for them but unfortunately my plans did not match that time of year (August - September). They are a spectacle and a half. I cannot wait to go back to Luangwa! Have a nice one!
@brighteyedbirding2 ай бұрын
Woahhhh! Those Little Bee-eaters are stunning! What an amazing array of wildlife! Thanks so much for sharing this!
@birdocs2 ай бұрын
They really are, thanks for watching, South Luangwa National Park in Zambia has some amazing game viewing. Have a nice one!
@fanusrust2 ай бұрын
The cucumber accents the water in such a way that...
@birdocs2 ай бұрын
exactly, the flavour of the water is highlighted.
@BirdNerdStefanKruger2 ай бұрын
😂 top comment
@birdocs2 ай бұрын
@@BirdNerdStefanKruger a classic
@HawkInTheLens2 ай бұрын
The footage you captured is beautiful!!!!! Such good views of all the species. Thanks so much for taking us along. I love getting to see birds from other countries that I am not familiar with
@birdocs2 ай бұрын
Hey Hawkin, thank you for that. Hopefully I can find more and more haha. Birding is best!
@christellekruger99302 ай бұрын
Wow what a stunning video, fantastic footage. So calm and serene, awesome place ❤ Loved the elephants and the gracious leopard 🐆 Birds were great. Thanks for taking us on this lovely adventure. Can't wait for the next one 😊
@birdocs2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, that leopard was a real blessing. South Luangwa is really a special place.
@judyrustrick75262 ай бұрын
Great video Eugene! Fantastic leopard and elephant shots! Look forward to your next video……. 😊
@birdocs2 ай бұрын
Thanks Judy, appreciate it!
@BirdNerdStefanKruger2 ай бұрын
My goeie Fork-Tailed Drongo... what a Legendary treat of a video. Stunning shots! Like always, never disappoints. Thank you for sharing this great experience. Can't wait to see more. But what a fantastic shot of that Leopard. Beautifull!
@birdocs2 ай бұрын
the classic Fork-Tailed Drongo. Thanks for the lovely comment.
@chasekay47682 ай бұрын
visit nature kenya and join us birders...good stuff
@birdocs2 ай бұрын
Can't wait to visit Kenya again, great birding!
@NatureLenzPhoto3 ай бұрын
I am amazed at the number of species you discovered in such a small area. Thank you for sharing. Cheers!
@birdocs2 ай бұрын
Hey, yes Uganda has a pretty number of species, I was only able to bird for a very short time, if I stayed there the whole day it would have been MORE! Have a nice one!
@HawkInTheLens3 ай бұрын
Wow what a location and selection of birds. Many of these are brand new to me so thanks for sharing!!!
@birdocs3 ай бұрын
Thanks, Uganda is amazing place for birding. Have a nice one.
@brighteyedbirding3 ай бұрын
Great birds in this video! I love seeing a whole bunch of birds I've never heard of before! Great work!
@birdocs3 ай бұрын
I had a very short time birding, I think if I had more time I would have seen a lot more, crazy place for birding. Have a nice one!
@BirdNerdStefanKruger3 ай бұрын
A Majestic stroll while doing some epic birding. Thank You for sharing and for spreading awareness to the fact that a day without birding is a day lost.
@birdocs3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment, a day birding is always epic, brings you out and about whilst looking at some colourful birdies.
@ramahkarim13423 ай бұрын
😂😂😂 I love Africa
@birdocs3 ай бұрын
Me too!
@fanusrust3 ай бұрын
Legends
@birdocs3 ай бұрын
Exactly
@NATURESPOTSAFRICA3 ай бұрын
Which month is best to visit this area for bird watch and pleade share lication ..... i am from lusaka.
@michaelball63094 ай бұрын
The footage you capture is phenominal!
@birdocs4 ай бұрын
Hey Michael, thank you, it's always good capturing footage of these feathery friends.
@jfd12gubs45x4 ай бұрын
Beautiful
@birdocs4 ай бұрын
Thank you
@saumiyasomanathan25375 ай бұрын
the plant that you mentioned in the video is usually called " touch me not" in our country. We are planning to do a trip to nairobi in the September month this year. Do you think we will be able to have a good birdwatching at that time of the year too? oloolua nature trail and brandy bus area is what we are thinking of.
@birdocs4 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks for the ID of the touch me not. Interesting little plant. For me East African birding is prime and any time is good. Although the european migrants are not here yet, they will be starting their routes soon. Oloolua needs a good day with patience, listening and observing. But around Nairobi for me Karen side where these stops are, are always good for birding.
@jeanvermeiren93535 ай бұрын
Super nice ❤!!!!!!love it what is a good place to staying in the Cederberg???
@birdocs4 ай бұрын
Hey, I am not very clued up on places to stay in Cederberg but airbnb provides some good options and ideas.
@daniellemurray2035 ай бұрын
As i used to live in Lusaka in 1950 to 1965 i loved your brilliant program and bird pictures with sounds thanks .
@birdocs4 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks. Lusaka always amazes me with every visit, so much diverse birding in that district.
@NungununguExpeditions6 ай бұрын
Hi Eugene, love your videos. When you visit Tanzania again please reach out so I can show you other great spots for birding. 10:28 it's a Meyers Parrot call. Also, check your DM. - J
@birdocs6 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks. I will do, once I am that side again, I would love to learn more about birding spots around Tanzania. So much birding possibilities in TZ! Thanks J.