Calendar

The Amrop Woodburn Mann Wildlife Calendar has been in production since 2006 and reflects our deep connection to the African continent. The images are taken by our Chairman and founder, Dr Trevor Woodburn, and our Managing Director, Andrew Woodburn and are enjoyed by wildlife and photography enthusiasts alike. The collection below is a photographic journey across the plains and oceans of Africa from calendars past.

August 2022

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Courting Crowned Cranes

Very early morning in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, several Crowned Cranes were foraging in the swamps. Here a male is displaying his beautiful plumage in a courting ritual.

East African Crowned Crane / Grey Crowned Crane - Balearica regulorum

The East African Crowned Crane is a slate grey colour with an elongated neck and body. The primary and secondary feathers are dark grey with chestnut markings. The cheek patches are bare, with white at the bottom and a small red patch on top. A distinctive crane with long golden crown feathers.

Nikon D5 with Nikon VR80-400mm f4.5 – 5.6 GED lens with
Nikon AFS Teleconverter TC-14E III 1.4x effective focal length 350 mm, 1/1000 sec @ f8, ISO 400
Photograph by Trevor Woodburn


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