Birds of Lake Nakuru National Park
Male Paradise Flycatcher

I was on a school trip and we stopped in Lake Nakuru lodge for lunch. Next to our table was a bush and I spotted this paradise flycatcher in it. The light was tricky as it was noon but the bird was in the dense foliage of the bush. I used a bit of flash as well as a lot of patience to get close to it before taking a few pictures. This is a male but not in mating season as its tail is still short.

Nikon D700, Sigma 150-500mm OS at 450mm, F6.3, 1/60s, ISO 100, SB 900 flashgun set on TTL, handheld.

Date: 12/06/2013

Location: Lake Nakuru Lodge, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

Photographer: Arnaud Germain

Male Paradise Flycatcher

I was on a school trip and we stopped in Lake Nakuru lodge for lunch. Next to our table was a bush and I spotted this paradise flycatcher in it. The light was tricky as it was noon but the bird was in the dense foliage of the bush. I used a bit of flash as well as a lot of patience to get close to it before taking a few pictures. This is a male but not in mating season as its tail is still short.

Nikon D700, Sigma 150-500mm OS at 450mm, F6.3, 1/60s, ISO 100, SB 900 flashgun set on TTL, handheld.

Date: 12/06/2013

Location: Lake Nakuru Lodge, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

Photographer: Arnaud Germain