Lion Fish, Mahe Seychelles

Lionfish/AKA Scorpion fish are very common throughout the Indian ocean reefs & shallows. The fins spines are literally needles that are coated with  extremely toxic poison. Keep clear!

Hot Air Balloon, Masai Mara Kenya

The biggest 'early bird' in the Mara!

Greater Cormorant, Kenya

One of Kenya's diving fish-eaters; Greater Cormorant, Lake Naivasha.

Ox-Pecker & Impala, Masai Mara Kenya

Tick Birds (Oxpeckers) can be an absolute nuisance at times. Possibly ruminants tolerate them best when they are relaxed and just ruminating.

Blid Hippo, Masai Mara Kenya

The blind hippo from the Mara Triangle. Feeds out during the day & is not accepted by his peers, as evidenced by his hide.

Mara River Crossing, Masai Mara Kenya

You can lead a Gnu to the river AND you can get it to swim first.... Zebras are clever.

Pelican, Lake Naivasha Kenya

Incoming! & always into the wind...

Rosy Breasted Long-claw, Masai Mara Kenya

One of the Mara's songbirds, a Rosy Breasted Long-claw.

Cape Buffalo with Egret and Tickbird

Bodyguards

Thompson's Gazelle, Masai Mara Kenya

A horny little Thompson's Gazelle. I assume the ridges have evolved to act like the pommel of a sword: to stop & hold the opponent's weapons before they can pierce skin/hide in battle.

Moonfish, Mahe Seychelles

Silver Moonfish, Seychelles.  (Beam me to Mahe Scotty!!)

Lake Naivasha Fisherman, Kenya

Naivasha fisherman. There are introduced Smallmouth Bass, Grass Carp and local Tilapia that can be caught on hook and line line or net in the lake.

Blue-naped Mousebird, Lake Baringo Kenya

Blue-naped Mousebird with breakfast, Lake Baringo.

Lion Portrait B&W

Face to face....

Lilac Breasted Roller, Masai Mara Kenya

Lilac Breasted Roller from the Mara Triangle. 

Mara Sunrise

August and September grass fires through the Serengeti/Mara ecosystem produce some colourful sunrises and sunsets.

Young Lion, Masai Mara Kenya

A half-grown cub from a rather large pride in the Mara Triangle.

Zebra, Graphic B&W

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The Hammerkop. An odd-looking bird that builds permanent nests of sticks that can weigh several tons.

Reef Fish, Seychelles

You can actually hear these Parrot Fish crunching up live coral while snorkeling. And the sandy beach we enjoy at the waterline? It's mainly composed of bits of coral that's  passed through their guts. Cool eh?

Grey-Backed Fiscal, Masai Mara Kenya

A Grey-back Fiscal from the Mara.

Great White Pelicans, Lake Naivasha

Pelican's breakfast, Lake Naivasha.