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.

Cormorants- Lake Nakuru Kenya

Cormorants. On a Rock. Lake Nakuru.

On Approach

An evening approach to Wilson Airport in Nairobi.

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...

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.

Zebra- Nairobi Park

Burchell's Zebra- Nairobi Park.

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.

MaraRiver Crocodile- Kenya

It's happy days for the Mara River crocs- the wildebeest are crossing! Safaricam shows some of the latest activity.

Baringo Island Camp- Ol Kokwe Island, Baringo Kenya

A view of Baringo Island Camp- Ol Kokokwe Island, Baringo.

Silver-Cheeked Hornbill- Mt. Kenya

Isn't nature..... confusing? Maybe its a vocal resonance chamber, or a forward mounted vertical stabiliser...

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.

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.

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.

"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.

Giraffe & Tick-Birds, Masai Mara Kenya

Ever get that creeping prickly sensation up the back of your neck....??

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!

Colobuswith new-born, Mt. Kenya

Newborn Colobus monkeys are completely white.... and they certainly know how to hold onto mother!

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.

Sykes Monkey- Mt. Kenya

Sykes seem to be more expressive than many other monkeys....

African Grey Hornbill, Meru Kenya

An African Grey Hornbill from Meru Park