Couple of new birds observed at Nkorho

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During afternoon tea break I had a chance to check what happens in South Africa. Lucky me, the above birds were on the Nkorho cam. 3 Ground Hornbills (Bucorvus leadbeateri), very nice! In addition to them at least two Burchell's Starling (Lamprotornis australis) were calling / singing close to the camera.

http://www.africam.com/wildlife/index.php

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