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This male Greater Double-collared Sunbird was enjoying the nectar of an Aloe in my garden. The back-light from the sunset created beautiful colours....
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This male Greater Double-collared Sunbird was enjoying the nectar of an Aloe in my garden. The back-light from the sunset created beautiful colours.
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