Egret Fledgling- Lake Baringo Kenya

A fledgling egret in a rather prickly nest. Lake Baringo.

Colubus Monkey- Mt. Kenya

A Trout-Tree Colobus. The background blurring is called 'bokeh' and happens (in this case deliberately) by shooting with a large (wide open) aperture to create a narrow plane of focus- aka depth of field. Generally, the better the lens the better the bokeh. To get this effect with a point-and-shoot camera, try setting on the portrait mode. The scenery mode will usually do the opposite, providing a greater depth of field.

Tick-Bird, Red-Billed Oxpecker, Masai Mara Kenya

Looks like thin pickings for these Red-Billed Oxpeckers (AKA Tickbirds) on a Mara Buffalo.

Takaungu Creek, Kenya Coast.

That was a nice mini Holiday! Back in Nairobi now.  This is Takaungu creek mouth (HERE) just north of the place we stayed at.

Cape Buffalo Siesta- Masai Mara Kenya

More sleeping Buffalo. Shhhhhh...... just tiptoe on by.

Black Rhino- Nairobi Park, Kenya

Here's that male Black Rhino again- the fighter. See the punctures? It's amazing that they can survive a serious duel with those horns...

Male Black Rhino- Nairobi Park, Kenya

Met this guy this weekend in Nairobi Park. A Black Rhino & he's a fighter. I'll show you his recent wounds tomorrow. Wickedly sharp horn, eh?

African Darter- Lake Baringo Kenya

This African Darter is drying itself atop a flooded tree in a mixed nesting colony of Darters, Egrets and Cormorants along the shores of Lake Baringo.There's plenty of action in the shallows below as well, with crocs cruising for chicks fallen from the nests and tilapia fish swarming for the obviously delectable bird feces...

Cape Buffalo- Lake Nakuru Park, Kenya

It's always best to 'let sleeping buffalos lie'...

African Fish Eagle- Lake Baringo Kenya

Got one!

African Fish Eagle- On Approach. Baringo Kenya

A Baringo Fish Eagle lined up & on final approach. Look at those talons!

Amethyst Sunbird at Nest- Nairobi Kenya

A male Amethyst Sunbird at it's nest in a Brown Olive tree, Nairobi. Took patience to capture this shot, as both male & females flitted to & from the nest with insects for their young. Sunbirds don't hover like hummingbirds, and they don't stay still for long!

Hadada Ibis, Lake Naivasha Kenya

A ruffled & freshly preened Hadada Ibis from Lake Naivasha. Possibly the loudest most discordantly raucous bird in my neighborhood! Capable of unbelievable decibel levels.

Young White Rhino- Nairobi Park, Kenya

A playful young White Rhino from Nairobi Park. The name is derived from the Afrikaans word 'wyd' for 'wide'- descriptive of the wide mouth adapted for grazing. The Black Rhino browses more, with a narrow prehensile upper lip designed to selectively feed on leaves.

Bougainvillea Flower- Naivasha Kenya

Bougainvillea, native to South America, occur throughout East Africa as ornamentals. Normally bright pink, red, & purple, I found this unusual orange-brown plant in Naivasha the other day.

Common Eland- Masai Mara Kenya

The Common Eland (Taurotragus oryx), averaging between 500 - 600 kg, is the second largest antelope- after it's big cousin the Giant Eland (central & western Africa) which can attain 750kg. Despite their weight, eland are some of the best jumpers- clearing 2.1m (7ft) with ease.

African Harrier Hawk

A rather large hawk for the job- the African Harrier Hawk flies at low level through thick forest and is primarily a nest-robber. This photo from Lake Baringo.

Cheetah & Young- Masai Mara Kenya

Hot sun can be a problem for young cheetahs who often stay in open grasslands while mother is off hunting. The light coloured mane helps insulate & camouflage, but it's good to get a bit of belly-shade when available!

Pied Kingfisher- Lanke Baring, Kenya

A Pied Kingfisher from Lake Baringo. One of the most common bird species there, feeding almost exclusively on the abundant small tilapia fish.