I had a lovely experience with this little character. It’s a Cape Spurfowl - a common little ground bird that starts life as a fluffy golf ball on spindly legs. I was struggling to focus as it got nearer and nearer until it was right next to where I was lying on the grass - inspecting me at close range for signs of edibles. They’re lovely up close with their intricate patterns.
I’m way out of practice with bird and wildlife photography and struggling to manage all the different options - like being able to disengage the range limiter on the lens without looking and managing autofocus points while following moving birds.