Southern Red-billed Hornbill (Tockus rufirostris)

Southern Red-billed Hornbill (Tockus rufirostris)

Less common than the southern yellow-billed hornbill (Tockus leucomelas) in Namibia. I enjoyed their vocalizations in the early morning, sometimes singing from…


Rufous-necked hornbill (Aceros nipalensis)

Rufous-necked hornbill (Aceros nipalensis)

This incredible looking and large bird species is surprisingly not that easy to see as it can sit silently on a branch, barely turning the head to assess the…


Rufous-necked hornbill (Aceros nipalensis)

Rufous-necked hornbill (Aceros nipalensis)

This is a female, resting amidst the fresh leaves of spring. She has seen many springs and knows well what it brings, were to get the best food, where the best…


Rufous-necked hornbill (Aceros nipalensis)

Rufous-necked hornbill (Aceros nipalensis)

The first time you encounter this large bird it’s hard to be silent! I for one just uttered WOW! This amazingly beautiful male was scanning the surroundings,…


Fredløs (Lysimachia vulgaris)

Fredløs (Lysimachia vulgaris)

Østvendt langs bredden av Nydammen nord for Gjersjøen er det dyp jord, og her vokser fredløsene høye og kraftige. Når jeg var på besøk, var vannstanden veldig…


Fredløs (Lysimachia vulgaris)

Fredløs (Lysimachia vulgaris)

Siden jeg var liten har fredløs vokst i søkket på tomten - der vannet samler seg og renner ut i sjøen når det har regnet godt. Mange vokser helt i kanten mot…