This photo was taken in the Kirstenbosch botanical gardens in Cape Town, South Africa. I saw some birds visiting this flower from a bit further away, so I decided to get closer and wait until another bird would visit it. After 10 minutes or so, this double-collared sunbird landed on the flower to feed and I could take this photo.
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2 Comments
Beautiful--your patience & preparation was rewarded!
Great shot Stef! Love how you captured the iridescence of the head and shoulders, the eye is nice and visible, and the orange of the flower.
I love Kirstenbosch been there numerous times over the past 40 years.