Speke's Weaver
Male Speke’s Weaver
Speke’s Weaver, Ploceus spekei, is a familiar songbird.
This species nests in colonies or occasionally singly. The nest, is woven in trees, is spherical with a short entrance tube opening sideways or downward
Photograph taken in Pillansburg National Park
TOP 10 IN A CHALLENGE: Animal Photography
TOP 10 IN A CHALLENGE :Indeginous to East and South Africa
TOP 10 IN A CHALLENGE IN THE GROUP: Backyard Photography
WINNER OF A CHALLANGE IN THE GROUP: Weekly Theme Challenges – Yellow


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Clive
Sandra…that is an unbelievable capture….perfect in every detail…well done…it is an instant favourite
SandraRos
Thank you once again you give me wings
BigD
Sandra, one word fits this photo. Perfect!
SandraRos replied
Thank you much that really warms my hart
Yool
Fantastic capture…..stunning!!!!
SandraRos replied
Thank so so much Yool
Kate Adams
Great catch Sandra..I miss these,used to see them every day…!!
SandraRos replied
Thanks Kate, when summer is really here they destroy the palm tree in their nest builiding efforts
JOHAN (photowa...
AAAW YOUR AVATAR IS UPSIDE DOWN,,,,,,,,,,,,LOL GREAT SHOT DEAR SANDRA
SandraRos replied
Dankie Johan ek het so baie foto’s van hierdie voëltjies geneem hulle maak sulke “great models”
Avril Brand
Gorgeous! A beautiful photograph!
SandraRos replied
Thank you Avril
Rosy Kueng
Gorgeous! Great capture in every detail…and soooo cuuuute!
SandraRos replied
Thank SO much Rosy
DiEtte Henderson
This is FANTASTIC!
SandraRos replied
Thank you DiEtte. This is a enchangting name you have
David Friederich
Beautiful Sandra. Love the colours…Upside down is cute!
SandraRos replied
Thank so much this is their normal position LOL
DiEtte Henderson
Thanks, it’s French.
sparrowdk
love it ..:)
SandraRos replied
Thank you so glad you like it
karolina
So cute!!
SandraRos replied
Thank you SO much !
andreisky
Wonderful photo
SandraRos replied
Thank you Andrei that is so kind of you
phil1950
Great shot, lovely colours, nicely framed, well done
SandraRos replied
Thank you Phil
Helene Kippert
Fantastic shot!
SandraRos replied
Thank you Helene
Jen Whyte
Wow, what a sensational capture
SandraRos replied
Thank you so much for such wonderful words
jdmphotography
A stunning shot of this little bird ! .................. Fav for sure ! ............. (-;
SandraRos replied
Oooh thank you that is great !
micmac
Just perfect,amazing capture.
SandraRos replied
Thank you for this wonderful and encouraging comment
velveteagle
Oh this is such a fantastic view.. And you did so well on this capture..
SandraRos replied
Thank you for that wonderful and kind comment
Kristina K
wow, wonderful capture, gorgeous bird :) k
SandraRos replied
Thank you so much Kristina
SandraRos replied
So kind of you thank you Gili
Gili Orr
Lovely shot, Sandra!
Béla Török
Oh this image is gorgeous my friend!
SandraRos replied
Thank you Bela for that heartfelt beautiful comment
Brian Carey
What a beauty of a photograph! Very nice!
SandraRos replied
Hi Brain thank you so much and thanks for coming to have a look
terezadelpilar
what a feeling this bird gives me:)) wonderful photo Sandra!
SandraRos replied
Thanks sweetie for such a nice comment
Blair Wainman
What a beautiful bird and very interesting information!
SandraRos replied
Thank you so much for the comment my friend
Marleia Main
Wow!! This could not get any better!! What a wonderful image!! Gorgeous bird and color!! Great shot!!
SandraRos replied
Thank you Marleia that is such a wonderful comment really makes my hart sing
Marilyn Harris
Gorgeous capture!!! Such a beautiful little bird!!!
SandraRos replied
Thank you I really appreciate all your kind words
turtlepath
Great capture, he is sure cute and such an intent expression, great work!
SandraRos replied
Thank you SO very very much Janice
DaveBassett
Excellent shot and what a cute subject.
SandraRos replied
Thank you so very much Dave
Marmadas
I have never seen a more adorable bird. Fantastic capture… he has such an inquisitive look in his simple features. Brilliant photo.
SandraRos replied
Thank ever SO much for your wonderful comment it makes my heart sing
Ken Boxsell
This would have to be one of the most spectacular small bird images I have seen in a long time. The colours, comp and lighting are all exceptional and I would be extremely proud of any shot like this. Absolutely superb in every way.
SandraRos replied
Dearest Ken thank you so much for these wonderful and kind words you really made my hart sing tonight. Sorry for taking so long to reply to your comment but my Game Ranger son is visiting from the bush and I convinced him to join the Bubble with his amazing images and it took me a while to help him get set up. If you would like to go and have a look he is under the name Bushbaby. Thanks again for this wonderful comment
Jan Piller
hahahaha – I keep wanting to tilt my head to the side – this is an exceptional capture and I agree with Ken!
SandraRos replied
Thank you so much Jan coming from such wonderful photographers as the two of you this is such a great compliment for me. Thank once again
Macky
This is a winner Sandra, just perfect!!
I had one of them eating out of my hand while in the Kruger a few weeks ago, couldn’t believe it as they’re quite skittish. Managed to get my camera out of my bag with one hand and photograph it too. :-) I will add this one of yours to my favourites.
SandraRos
Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment Macky. Woow that must have been so great to have the bird sitting on your hand I would love to see the pic ! You lucky guy mother (nature) really smiled on you !
ldeiter78
This is an awesome capture and beautiful bird!!
SandraRos replied
Thank you so much, so great to have you here
C J Hummel - ...
Fabulous shot. I love this little bird, spent hours watching it build its little nest,
Fran0723
Fantastic capture! the perfection!
SandraRos
Thank you so much for your comment Fran
Songbird99
Oh, this is wonderful…and upside down. too. This is such a sweet image!
SandraRos replied
Thank you sweetie…............ they ALWAYS hand upside down !
SandraRos replied
OOphs sorry should have read “hang upside down”
Rosemaree
Sandra this is a simply stunning photograph. The colours of the bird are amazing and to capture her working on her nest is fantastic.
SandraRos
Thank you so much for that wonderful compliment. My sweetheart I must point out to you that this bird is a “HIM” Yes in the world of birds it is the man that builds the house ! The lady comes along later has a look and if she does not approve she will just rip the whole thing to shreads with her little beak ! (such a bitch) You must see how jittery the males get when the female comes and have a look, it is pathetic to watch the males, and very funny !
Leena Hedman
Delicious color and composition!!! Yummy!
SandraRos
Thanks Leena so glad you like him thanks for the fav as well
Stuart Cooney
How cool are Weavers! This is a great shot—can’t wait to come to Africa.
SandraRos replied
Thank you so glad you like this one ! You must let me know when you come to Africa
ldeiter78
This guy is a great little entry in the bird challenge…..!!!!!
Lynda McDonald
what a gorgeous little bird,,,,,,,,,,excellent capture
SandraRos replied
Thank you so much Lynda I ended up in the third place !!! I am so very happy about that
Mariaan Krog A...
Love this beautiful caPture!
SandraRos replied
Thanks Mariaan I got a third place in the challenge with him I am so excited about that
ldeiter78
Congrats on making the top 10 – this was my favorite!!
SandraRos replied
Thank you so much my friend I am so excited about that
Macky
Congrats Sandra, well deserved!!
Steve Sass
Very nice, What a fantastic image!
TrEaSuReDiMaGeS
Brilliant shot…..... absolutely wonderful!!! :-))
SandraRos
Thank you kindly once again Deb I had a quick look at your photographs and they are just spectacular ! Will be back later to have a better look I am just a bit pooped tonight …..................... had one of those hard days ! LOL Kind regards to you out of Africa
van049
What a beautiful, stunning image!!!
SandraRos
Thank you so very much that is such a great comment
Peter Denness
I saw alot of these in Africa, nicely focused and lit, as well as good composition
Lois Bryan
congratulations, sweetie!!!!!!! Top Ten in the Birds and Bugs challenge in Yellow!!! WHEEEE!!! Fabulous shot … great honor!!!!! Sooo happy for you!!!!
Rosina Lamberti
Congratulations on being one of the TOP TEN in the Birds & Bugs challenge
cheers
rosina
Marleia Main
Congrats!!! Top ten!! I love this photo!!!!!!!!!
Barbara Anderson
What a beautiful bird!!1 Great Capture!!
SandraRos replied
Dear Barbara I have no idea when you left me this beautiful comment and I do appologise for replying. Thank you so very much.
Hawker
Wow excellent capture of a beautiful bird building it’s nest
SandraRos replied
That is such a great compliment thank you so much
Sue Nueckel
Such a lovely capture Sandra :D
Olitto
Vickie Emms
Congratulation on your challenge win in the Yellow Challenge Sandra, this is a beautiful photo, and well deserved
SandraRos replied
Thank you so very much Vickie that is very sweet of you and I really appreciate the comment
LjMaxx
Cute as could be bird.. Congrats on your challange win!
SandraRos replied
THANK YOU so, so very much !! So kind of you to leave me a comment
Kathy Reid
Congratulations on your Challenge win, wonderful image!
SandraRos replied
Thank yo Kathy I really appreciate your message
Mary Campbell
Congratulations on your challenge win, lovely capture.
SandraRos replied
Thank you so much Mary it is so kind of you to leave me a comment
David Clarke
Great shot, Sandra! Would you consider submitting it for the current Fruit- and Seed-Eating Birds challenge in the Indigenous to East & Southern Africa Group?
SandraRos replied
Thanks for the reminder David I have entered it
Macky
Apologies, I only read your request about seeing the weaver eating out of my hand, let me know when I can transfer the file. :-)
Karen Helgesen