This sprawling African nation is home to verdant wetlands, vast plains and a wealth of fascinating bird species.
A shadow sweeps over us. I look up to see a Verreaux’s eagle directly overhead. Before I can raise binoculars, another appears: its mate, following the exact same trajectory. The two big birds ...
An African Verreaux’s eagle owl with a wingspan of 165cm, Ernie has taken around 20,000 flights and most recently starred in The Falconer’s Quest, the UK’s largest bird of prey show.