Comments on: Birdwatching in Niger!

By: I and the Bird #113 | Matthew Sarver

I and the Bird #113 | Matthew Sarver — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:14:07 +0000

[...] at Esther Garvi recounts birding adventures in Niger, including the gorgeous Abyssinian Roller. Of a changeful hue, now green, now blue, Like the breast [...]

By: Amber

Amber — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:02:01 +0000

What cool birds!

By: Geogypsy

Geogypsy — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:29:33 +0000

What a fun birding adventure, even if Sheba does like to chase the Egrets. Love the aqua color of the Roller.

By: Glennis

Glennis — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:15:57 +0000

I love the Hornbill photo he is so handsome. But I was intrigued by the man riding a cattle beast.
Your so lucky to have so many different beautiful species to observe.

By: Janie of Utah

Janie of Utah — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:35:51 +0000

Great bird shots. They all look so exotic to me.

By: Pat VanderBeek

Pat VanderBeek — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:49:23 +0000

I am surprised at how many different species of birds there are in Niger. I’ve never seen many of them before. My favorite is the Abyssinian Roller–It’s a beautiful shade of blue.

By: Mikabella

Mikabella — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:37:03 +0000

…fast det var ju ingen ko ser jag nu…Koolt iaf

By: Mikabella

Mikabella — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:35:52 +0000

Grattis i efterskott min vän!! Utmärkt sätt att tillbringa sin födelsedag på måste jag säga!

Rida på en ko! Coolt. Vilken lirare. Inte ofta man ser det i Sverige, men kan tänka att det är ganska vanligt hos er?

Kram på dig!!

By: lawstude

lawstude — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:25:17 +0000

you never seem to run-out of fun things to do there while helping the people there at the same time. i had fun watching the bird pics… and the horse too. great job.

By: MAXDOG

MAXDOG — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:54:45 +0000

Dear Esther
GREETINGS FROM SOUTH AFRICA!
Wow, I think I have spent about half and hour reading up on your blog. I was given your site by a blogging-friend and am thrilled that I have found it. Your blog is really beautiful and what a tribute to those before you. Congratulations! I am looking forward to following you!
Although I live in a city, my childhood was spent in rural South Africa.(after which I hanker deeply) Your pictures are so similar and bring back so many beautiful memories! Our birds are similar too. The hornbill is my absolute favourite - with it’s amazing story of reproduction - and here we have about 3 species(?) - red-billed, yellow-billed and trumpeter. The grey heron is also resident as are many different species.
Thank you so much for your blog and your work. Hope we can be friends
MAX’S MOM IN SOUTH AFRICA

By: Martha

Martha — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:29:43 +0000

Oh, what beautiful and interesting birds. I like the butterfly as well. I, too wonder if you would find our birds as interesting, they seem quite common to us.

By: SandyCarlson

SandyCarlson — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:22:42 +0000

The wildlife along the way sure are spectacular.

By: wren

wren — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:26:38 +0000

Birdwatching *and* a horseback ride. Does it get any better?

I love seeing your local birds. They are so beautiful, and even though I’ve seen one or two in captivity it is more wonderful to see them in the wild.

By: Snap

Snap — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:41 +0000

Esther, this was amazing. All those beautiful birds and what a wonderful ride it must have been.

By: m.e.

m.e. — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:23:43 +0000

Amazing! Such beautiful birds and photos. The African Monarch butterfly, however, seems especially magical, as does the crow youngster. I belong to ASCAR (american society of crows and ravens), and it’s such a treat to see what must be a relative in the Niger bush.

Thank you so very much for sharing your birthday ride with us.