Amboseli Lion

Amboseli lions commonly look somewhat shabby due to skin conditions caused by living in/on the salt-flats. This young black-maned male looks pretty good, possibly a visitor from outside the area.

Lilly Blossom- Nairobi Kenya

As the annual long rains begin in Nairobi the lillies blossom. Have a happy Easter!

Amboseli Elephants- The New Generation

With a two year gestation period, elephants are slow to respond to changing environmental conditions in terms of birth-rates. A classic baby boom has been observed in Amboseli with over 200 calves added to the herds during 2012. The trigger was the end of a long drought  in 2010 and exceptionally good rains through to the present.

Martial Eagle- Laikipia Kenya

The large and fearsome Martial Eagle. This photo was taken in Laikipia, north of Mt. Kenya.

Giraffe & Tick-bird, Masai Mara Kenya

Symbiotic oral hygiene.

Laikipia Cow & Calf Elephant.

A Laikipia cow elephant with Calf. That's the northern shoulder of Mt. Kenya in the background.

Goshawk- Laikipia Kenya

A Goshawk from Laikipia. Might be a Gabar Goshawk on account of the white tip to the tail.... otherwise the more common Pale Chanting Goshawk. Hard to tell when perched.

Something Fishy- Watamu Kenya

Something different once in a while is good..... Taken off Watamu, Kenya.

Guinea-Fowl, Laikipia Kenya

Shot this Helmeted Guinea-fowl on the wing in Laikipia recently.

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Amboseli: Elelphant and Mt. Kilimanjaro

A classic Amboseli scene. Lots of snow on Mt. Kilimanjaro this year- wonder if the glaciers continue to recede?

Genet Cat- Laikipia Kenya

This Genet is one of a pair that has made their home in the roof of Borana Lodge, Laikipia.

For more on Genet Cats, which are related to the Mongoose: Wikipedia

Yellow-throated Long Claw, Masai Mara Kenya

A Yellow-throated Long Claw from the Masai Mara. Note how browsed down this vegetation is- got to be tough to survive that!

And for a good example of 'convergent evolution', check out just how similar the north American Meadowlark is to this bird.... similar dry grassland habitats as well.

Laikipia Elephant- Borana Ranch, Kenya

Early morning on the Laikipia Plains. This was taken on Borana Ranch, round the north-west side of Mt. Kenya.

Young Male Lion- Masai Mara Kenya

From the Mara recently.

Masai Mara Leopard

One of the few leopards I've seen lately.... and none of them were any closer than this- from lose to the Mara Marshlands.