Sky, Tree, Zebra. Masai Mara Kenya

Here's a screen-saver image from our Christmas safari to last until I'm back on the 6th January. Off to the beach- hooray!!

Leopard, Masai Mara Kenya

This was my best Christmas present yesterday- and I'm happy to share it with you!

Cape Buffalo Bull, Masai Mara Kenya

Prime Buff.

Crowned Crane, Masai Mara Kenya

Cheetah, Masai Mara Kenya

What's up?

Brown Snake Eagle, Masai Mara Kenya

This is the first time I've I.D.'d this species- the Brown Snake Eagle. Taken in the Mara recently.

Mara River Hipppo, Kenya

On the same level as a big fella in the Mara.

Lion Cub, Masai Mara Kenya

This cub is about 5 months old. Lions become sexually mature at around 4 years, live between 10 and 14 years (females live significantly longer than combative males) and after 110 days gestation have up to 4 cubs per litter.

African Fish Eagle, Lake Baringo Kenya

With rising waters Lake Baringo's tilapia population is increasing, which means good fishing!

Masai Mara Elephant

'Hiding' in the bushes, Masai Mara.

Giraffe and Tickbird, Masai Mara Kenya

Lining up for a vertical landing zone.... Tickbird & giraffe in the Mara.




Today's the day! My exhibition opens at the Talisman Restaurant here in Nairobi.

If you can't make it you can see it on You Tube here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FkzcjclNzg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Crowned Crane- Laikipia Kenya

On approach- Crowned Crane, Laikipia plateau, Kenya.

Colobus & Young, Mt. Kenya

Safe in mother's arms- 20 ft above the ground.

Home to the Boma, Masai Mara. R.I.P. Madiba.

Masai cattle heading home at dusk in the Mara North conservancy. Livestock densities are set as per agreement with the resident Masai in an attempt to set a balance between wildlife for tourism and traditonal Masai 'wealth'.

Eurasian Bee-Eater, Lake Baringo

A male Eurasian Bee-Eater- a migrant species. This one was photographed at Lake Baringo.