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Author: Ryan Tippett

Ryan is an enthusiastic contributor to Citizen Science and has added many important and interesting records of fauna and flora. He has been a member of the Virtual Museum since 2014 and has currently submitted over 12,000 records. He is on the expert identification panel for the OdonataMAP project. Ryan is a well-qualified and experienced Field Guide, and Guide Training Instructor. He has spent the last 18 years in the guiding and tourism industries. Ryan loves imparting his passion and knowledge onto others, and it is this that drew him into guide training in particular. Something that he finds incredibly rewarding is seeing how people he's had the privilege of teaching have developed and gone on to greater things. His interests are diverse and include Dragonflies, Birding, Arachnids, Amphibians, wild flowers and succulents, free diving and experiencing big game on foot. With this range of interests, there is always likely be something special just around the corner!
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Fork-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus adsimilis)

Posted on 15/07/2024 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image: Fork-tailed Drongo by Desire Darling – Komdomo, Eastern Cape –  BirdPix No. 28186 Drongos belong to the Family: DICRURIDAE. All...

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Spotted Thick-knee (Burhinus capensis)

Posted on 09/07/2024 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image of Spotted Thick-Knee by Kevin Lavery – Klipriversberg Nature Reserve, Gauteng – BirdPix No. 220757 Thick-knees belong to the Family:...

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Jackal Buzzard (Buteo rufofuscus)

Posted on 02/07/2024 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image of Jackal Buzzard by Gregg Darling – Near St. Francis Bay, Eastern Cape – BirdPix No. 8247 Buzzards belong to the Family ACCIPITRIDAE...

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Red-billed Quelea (Quelea quelea)

Posted on 24/06/2024 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image of Red-billed Quelea by Lia Steen – Shellybeach, KwaZulu-Natal – BirdPix No. 278702 Queleas belong to the Family PLOCEIDAE, alongside...

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Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta)

Posted on 19/06/2024 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image of Hamerkop by Derek Solomon – Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana – BirdPix No. 9692 The Hamerkop is the only member of the Family SCOPID...

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Kori Bustard (Ardeotis kori)

Posted on 12/06/2024 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image of Kori Bustard by Neels Putter – Mapungupwe National Park, Limpopo – BirdPix No. 257451 Bustards and Korhaans belong to the Family O...

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Dusky Sunbird (Cinnyris fuscus)

Posted on 04/06/2024 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image: Dusky Sunbird by Desire Darling – Kamanjab Rest Camp, Namibia –  BirdPix No. 13649 Identification The Dusky Sunbird is a medium...

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White-necked Raven (Corvus albicollis)

Posted on 24/05/2024 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image of White-Necked Raven by Zenobia van Dyk – Nyika National Park, Malawi – BirdPix No. 160639 Ravens belong to the Family CORVIDAE alon...

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Malachite Kingfisher (Alcedo cristata)

Posted on 23/05/2024 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image: Malachite Kingfisher by Dawie de Swardt – Dewetsdorp, Free State – BirdPix No.270818 Kingfishers belong to the family ALCEDINIDAE. They are small t...

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Greater Honeyguide (Indicator indicator)

Posted on 22/05/2024 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image: Greater Honeyguide by Phil White – Mbuluzi Game Reserve, eSwatini – BirdPix No.103314 Honeyguides belong to the Family: INDICATORIDA...

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