Birding in Tanzania

Just before the rains arrived, Grant, Wessel and I drove outside town on our regular birding route.

At one point we stopped at a wetland area where various  waterbirds were feeding. 

 Sacred ibis immature in the foreground with two adults in the background

Closest to our vehicle were Sacred ibis. This bird is unmistakably mostly white with a contrasting naked black 
head.  The immature is similar to the adult but has mottled black and white feathers over the head and neck.

White-faced whistling duck

While I was focusing on the ibis, a White-faced whistling duck appeared on my camera screen. Although I've seen and photographed this duck many times (especially in Kenya), this was the first time I managed to get a good clear photo of it! Previously we've stopped to photograph a flock of these beautifully patterned duck, only to have them fly up and away whistling shrilly! 

 I can never resist a photo of the last ray of the sun over an expanse of water in Africa

Driving home in the twilight, we always spot other creatures like this tiny buck/deer above

May you all have a wonderful week.