An almost-daily photo blog from Kenya By Elsen Karstad, resident in Kenya, East Africa. Cameras: Nikon Z8 & Nikon D850 Lenses: Nikon 14-24 F2.8, Nikon z20-70 f2.8 Nikon 50 F2.8, Sigma 105 F2.8 Macro, Nikon 70-200 F2.8, Nikon 200-500, Nikon 600 F6.3 Enquiries on photo use or prints, email elknbi@gmail.com
Friday, August 31, 2012
Mara River Wildebesst Crossing- Kenya
A dust-devil (whirl-wind) adds to the drama during the Mara River crossing we witnessed last weekend. Resident vultures were quick to catch a lift from the rising air.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Masai Mara Lion- Kenya
There's more to the Wildebeest migration than river crossings. There's well-fed lions and (out of frame) vultures as well...
Monday, August 27, 2012
2012 Wildebeest Migration- Mara Kenya
We witnessed a small crossing this weekend- this is one of the photos taken. Plenty of Wildebeest in the Mara, and some decent rains to keep them in green grass for a while yet.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Thursday, August 23, 2012
White Rino- Kenya
White Rhino in Nairobi Park. The population close to the city of Nairobi grows while rhinos in remote areas are seriously threatened by poachers.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
MaraRiver Crocodile- Kenya
It's happy days for the Mara River crocs- the wildebeest are
crossing! Safaricam
shows some of the latest activity.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Baringo Island Camp- Ol Kokwe Island, Baringo Kenya
A view of Baringo Island Camp- Ol Kokokwe Island, Baringo.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Silver-Cheeked Hornbill- Mt. Kenya
Isn't nature..... confusing? Maybe its a vocal resonance chamber, or a forward mounted vertical stabiliser...
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Lake Nakuru Cape Buffalo- Rift Valley, Kenya
The water level in Lake Nakuru, as in most all the Rift Valley lakes, has risen by at least 3m (10ft) within the last 18 months. Levels continue to increase with Lake Baringo reaching levels last seen in the 1960's. This Buffalo is using a submerged road to get across a new arm of the lake.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Baby Elephant- Amboseli Kenya
One of this year's crop from Amboseli. More than 200 births have taken
place within the Amboseli herds over the past 8 months- an amazing
increase over the previous (much drier) years.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Lake Nakuru Birdlife- Kenya
An Ibis on final approach in front of a group of Pelicans. The marshes of Lake Nakuru are full of birds the year 'round.
Monday, August 13, 2012
"Gibraltar' Island- Lake Baringo Kenya
One of the smallest Islands on Lake Baringo, 'Gibraltar' is lit by the setting sun- complete with resident Fish Eagle.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Long-Tailed Cormorant- Lake Nakuru, Kenya
A Long-Tailed Cormorant on it's typically long take-off run. These diving birds are on the heavy side, partly due to the absence of water-repellant oils in their feathers. You can't dive very well if you repel water!
Monday, August 6, 2012
Friday, August 3, 2012
Mara Lions- Kenya
Where are all the Gnus? They are arriving from the Serengeti & crossing
into the Southwestern part of the Mara now. Soon the grass will be
cropped short in this area- the northern end of the Mara Triangle.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
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