What and where?

[Morg]

Here are three mystery species photographed on the same birding trip. The challenge is what are they and where are they?

Geoff

[michael23]

i have no idea on the 1st or 3rd photo, but i think the gull is a kelp gull, sorry i cant give the complete answer, but its worth a try isnt it!

[MichaelF]

Had to look up in Clement & Hathaway's Thrushes . . . first looks to be Grounds....er Thrush or possibly Spotted Ground Thrush. So we're talking South Africa somewhere.

[Brian S]

I've had a look and would try:-

1 - Groundcsraper Thrush, based on bill and stance
2 - Kelp Gull
3 - White-headed Vulture, male based on lack of white on inner secondaries and tertials

Must be southern Africa somewhere

Brian S

[Morg]

Well done! All three now correctly identified and located in South Africa.

Here's another shot of the vulture

Geoff