Nat Hab's 2024 Guest Photo Contest

Species: Oxpeckers And Water Buffalo | Location: Ngamiland Delta, Botswana

The photo shows four Oxpeckers on the back of the Water Buffalo in a symbiotic relationship where the birds eat ticks and mites off the Water Buffalo and sustain themselves in the process while removing the pesky bugs from the skin of the big mammal. The Oxpecker appears to be saying “excuse me Ms Water Buffalo but you have dirt on your horn! “

About The Photographer

I am an amateur photographer, focusing primarily on birds and animals. My wife is the true birder, I am her spotter! Since my retirement in 2017 we have done several Nat Hab tours and have had the pleasure of photographing many amazing creatures. Recently we completed our bucket list of visiting all 63 US National Parks, all 50 states, and all 7 continents.