The Abyssinian Warbler is one of Uganda's most colourful birds and a true ambassador of the African savannah. With its turquoise, cobalt blue and lilac purple feathers, it seems almost painted by nature itself. He often sits on a high branch or pole, alert and stately, waiting for prey. As soon as he notices an insect or lizard, he dives down as fast as an arrow - a brief moment of strength and precision, followed by a graceful flight back down.
This dabbler lives in open landscapes such as savannahs and akacia fields, where its colours contrast beautifully with the warm golds and browns of its surroundings. Its presence literally brings colour to the landscape and symbolises the vibrancy of African nature.
This photo collection celebrates the beauty of the Abyssinian dabbler: from still portraits where its colours glow in the sunlight to dynamic shots in full flight. An ode to elegance, freedom and the boundless creativity of nature in Uganda.
                                
 Grand Canyon at sunriseRick Massar
Grand Canyon at sunriseRick Massar Scotland - Old Man of StorrRick Massar
Scotland - Old Man of StorrRick Massar Madagascar - Zafimaniry villageRick Massar
Madagascar - Zafimaniry villageRick Massar Madagascar - Local people for wood carvingsRick Massar
Madagascar - Local people for wood carvingsRick Massar Monteverde Cloud Forest – The Enchanted Mist of Costa RicaRick Massar
Monteverde Cloud Forest – The Enchanted Mist of Costa RicaRick Massar View of the Arenal Volcano – The Icon of Costa RicaRick Massar
View of the Arenal Volcano – The Icon of Costa RicaRick Massar Arenal Hanging Bridges – Mistico ParkRick Massar
Arenal Hanging Bridges – Mistico ParkRick Massar Jesus Christ Lizard – The Basilisk of Costa RicaRick Massar
Jesus Christ Lizard – The Basilisk of Costa RicaRick Massar Sunset Over the Beach in Drake Bay – Magic by the OceanRick Massar
Sunset Over the Beach in Drake Bay – Magic by the OceanRick Massar Sloth - The symbol of tranquillity in Costa Rica's national parksRick Massar
Sloth - The symbol of tranquillity in Costa Rica's national parksRick Massar Sloth - The symbol of tranquillity in Costa Rica's national parksRick Massar
Sloth - The symbol of tranquillity in Costa Rica's national parksRick Massar Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar
Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar Mgahinga's hidden gems - The rare golden monkeysRick Massar
Mgahinga's hidden gems - The rare golden monkeysRick Massar Dawn over the lake - Dew, mist and silenceRick Massar
Dawn over the lake - Dew, mist and silenceRick Massar Lake Bunyonyi - Silence between the hillsRick Massar
Lake Bunyonyi - Silence between the hillsRick Massar Islands in the mist - Poetic moments by the lakeRick Massar
Islands in the mist - Poetic moments by the lakeRick Massar Timeless rhythm - Elephants on the plains of UgandaRick Massar
Timeless rhythm - Elephants on the plains of UgandaRick Massar The last glow - Kidepo on fire and restRick Massar
The last glow - Kidepo on fire and restRick Massar Kidepo's symbol - The kob in its natural richnessRick Massar
Kidepo's symbol - The kob in its natural richnessRick Massar Primal balance - Crocodile in its natural richnessRick Massar
Primal balance - Crocodile in its natural richnessRick Massar