Three nocturnal birds at Elephants Plains

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Evening visit to South Africa, crickets, frogs, owls and nigh jar. Very nice! The species are Fiery-necked Nightjar (Caprimulgus pectoralis), African Barred Owlet (Glaucidium capense) and African Scops Owl (Otus senegalensis). And they are calling all the time. Go and listen:

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