Speke's Weaver

SandraRos

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

Speke's Weaver belongs to the following groups:

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 Speke's Weaver by SandraRos
 Speke's Weaver by SandraRos
  • Clive

    Clive

    Sandra…that is an unbelievable capture….perfect in every detail…well done…it is an instant favourite

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    Thank you once again you give me wings

  • BigD

    BigD

    Sandra, one word fits this photo. Perfect!

  • SandraRos replied

    Thank you much that really warms my hart

  • Yool

    Yool

    Fantastic capture…..stunning!!!!

  • SandraRos replied

    Thank so so much Yool

  • Kate Adams

    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 (photowalker) NIJENHUIS

    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

    Avril Brand

    Gorgeous! A beautiful photograph!

  • SandraRos replied

    Thank you Avril

  • Rosy Kueng

    Rosy Kueng

    Gorgeous! Great capture in every detail…and soooo cuuuute!

  • SandraRos replied

    Thank SO much Rosy

  • DiEtte Henderson

    DiEtte Henderson

    This is FANTASTIC!

  • SandraRos replied

    Thank you DiEtte. This is a enchangting name you have

  • David Friederich

    David Friederich

    Beautiful Sandra. Love the colours…Upside down is cute!

  • SandraRos replied

    Thank so much this is their normal position LOL

  • DiEtte Henderson

    DiEtte Henderson

    Thanks, it’s French.

  • sparrowdk

    sparrowdk

    love it ..:)

  • SandraRos replied

    Thank you so glad you like it

  • karolina

    karolina

    So cute!!

  • SandraRos replied

    Thank you SO much !

  • andreisky

    andreisky

    Wonderful photo

  • SandraRos replied

    Thank you Andrei that is so kind of you

  • phil1950

    phil1950

    Great shot, lovely colours, nicely framed, well done

  • SandraRos replied

    Thank you Phil

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Fantastic shot!

  • SandraRos replied

    Thank you Helene

  • Jen Whyte

    Jen Whyte

    Wow, what a sensational capture

  • SandraRos replied

    Thank you so much for such wonderful words

  • jdmphotography

    jdmphotography

    A stunning shot of this little bird ! .................. Fav for sure ! ............. (-;

  • SandraRos replied

    Oooh thank you that is great !

  • micmac

    micmac

    Just perfect,amazing capture.

  • SandraRos replied

    Thank you for this wonderful and encouraging comment

  • velveteagle

    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

    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

    Gili Orr

    Lovely shot, Sandra!

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Oh this image is gorgeous my friend!

  • SandraRos replied

    Thank you Bela for that heartfelt beautiful comment

  • Brian Carey

    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

    terezadelpilar

    what a feeling this bird gives me:)) wonderful photo Sandra!

  • SandraRos replied

    Thanks sweetie for such a nice comment

  • Blair Wainman

    Blair Wainman

    What a beautiful bird and very interesting information!

  • SandraRos replied

    Thank you so much for the comment my friend

  • Marleia Main

    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

    Marilyn Harris

    Gorgeous capture!!! Such a beautiful little bird!!!

  • SandraRos replied

    Thank you I really appreciate all your kind words

  • turtlepath

    turtlepath

    Great capture, he is sure cute and such an intent expression, great work!

  • SandraRos replied

    Thank you SO very very much Janice

  • DaveBassett

    DaveBassett

    Excellent shot and what a cute subject.

  • SandraRos replied

    Thank you so very much Dave

  • Marmadas

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    ldeiter78

    This is an awesome capture and beautiful bird!!

  • SandraRos replied

    Thank you so much, so great to have you here

  • C J Hummel -  Foxfire Gallery

    C J Hummel - ...

    Fabulous shot. I love this little bird, spent hours watching it build its little nest,

  • Fran0723

    Fran0723

    Fantastic capture! the perfection!

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    Thank you so much for your comment Fran

  • Songbird99

    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

    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

    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

    Leena Hedman

    Delicious color and composition!!! Yummy!

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    Thanks Leena so glad you like him thanks for the fav as well

  • Stuart Cooney

    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

    ldeiter78

    This guy is a great little entry in the bird challenge…..!!!!!

  • Lynda  McDonald

    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 Art Portfolio

    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

    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

    Macky

    Congrats Sandra, well deserved!!

  • Steve  Sass

    Steve Sass

    Very nice, What a fantastic image!

  • TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    Brilliant shot…..... absolutely wonderful!!! :-))

  • SandraRos

    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

    van049

    What a beautiful, stunning image!!!

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    Thank you so very much that is such a great comment

  • Peter Denness

    Peter Denness

    I saw alot of these in Africa, nicely focused and lit, as well as good composition

  • Lois  Bryan

    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

    Rosina Lamberti

    Congratulations on being one of the TOP TEN in the Birds & Bugs challenge
    cheers
    rosina

  • Marleia Main

    Marleia Main

    Congrats!!! Top ten!! I love this photo!!!!!!!!!

  • Barbara Anderson

    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

    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

    Sue Nueckel

    Such a lovely capture Sandra :D

  • Olitto
  • Vickie Emms

    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

    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

    Kathy Reid

    Congratulations on your Challenge win, wonderful image!

  • SandraRos replied

    Thank yo Kathy I really appreciate your message

  • Mary Campbell

    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

    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

    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

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