Publishing illustrations of African Birds by Mike Elliott including birds of prey.

The Shepherds Tree - Calendar for 2004

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	The Shepherds Tree Corporate Calendar for 2004 Sold Out Khoisan Information Site Bushman Photo Site	7 original paintings Encompassing the Bushman knowledge of African birds in the Kalahari. Text, also by Mike Elliott, is available free by request

	Lanner Falcon & prey 500mm x 400mm £260 - Unframed Contact Mike Elliott	Watercolour & Pencil Lanner Falcon are common raptors (Birds of Prey) in the Kalahari. This study includes sketches of some birds they prey on. Red Billed Quelia swarming & Penduline Tit at its nest.

	Hoopoe & family 500mm x 400mm £260 - Unframed Contact Mike Elliott	Watercolour & Pencil A Hoopoe with sketches of it feeding its Mate with young entombed in a tree cavity.

	Red Billed Oxpecker & host 500mm x 400mm Contact "Outside the Square"	Watercolour and Pencil Oxpecker, African birds that groom animals by eating ticks and tsetse fly. Genuine synergy.

	Hornbill & Family 500mm x 400mm> Unavailable	Watercolour and Pencil A male Hornbill collects food to feed its mate who is cemented in a tree cavity with her chicks. Hornbill are a popular food for the Bushman.

	Tickbird & benefactor 500mm x 400mm Unavailable	Watercolour and Pencil A Cattle Egret picks up ticks & other insects disturbed by the feet big game.

	Hammerkop and Nest 500mm x 400mm Sold	Watercolour & Pencil The Hammerkop is a bird viewed warily by the Africans. Legend has it that a death occurs in a hut that the bird alights upon.