Dikkop (Spotted Dikkop) Burhinus capensis by Wia Cronje

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Dikkop (Spotted Dikkop) Burhinus capensis

Wherever we lived in Pretoria we had the pleasure of Dikkop birds resting in our garden during the day. They are active at night. To my absolute delight I saw a pair of them again in our back yard this past week. Their first visit to our retirement home. They also have a nest with two eggs. See the next pics too.

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Calvin McFarlane 09 Nov 2010

handsome leery fellow

ruth sears 07 Nov 2010

what an interesting looking bird this is,great capture.

Ai Shan 06 Nov 2010

Lovely shot!

Janelle Losoff 06 Nov 2010

Very fine work Wia.

Veronica Tarrien 06 Nov 2010

He looks like a road runner, but cute !!!

Artist Reply: Yes Roni They are indeed "related" to the coursers

Martina Thompson 06 Nov 2010

Oh he is so cute :)

Artist Reply: Now Isn't he. And quite a personality too! LOL In our previous home they were brave enough to go for my small dog (A fox terrier) when she came too close and the dog lost every time the little wimp!