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.

Klipspringer, Mara North, Kenya

The Klipspringer (translates as 'Rock Jumper' in Africaans). This one is from Mara North.

Island Camp, Ol Kokwe Island, Lake Baringo

Room with  view. Full moon over Lake Baringo.

Starling, Laikipia Kenya

A prickly perch for a Greater Blue-Eared Starling. Laikipia (Borana).

Amboseli Bull Elephant

Big fella comin' through!

Goliath Heron, Lake Baringo Kenya

A really BIG bird! The Goliath Heron- Lake Baringo.

Lioness & cub, Masai Mara Kenya

Cruisin' with mama.

Hyrax, Masai Mara Kenya

There are three species of hyrax, two are 'rock hyrax', the third is the 'tree hyrax'. Wonder which type this is???

More hyrax fax HERE

Verreaux's Eagle Owl, Masai Mara Kenya

Why it's not simply called Verreaux's Owl' I'm not sure, but this one was found in it's typical habitat along the Mara River.

Cheetahs and the Mara Plains

Life is hard..... but not ALL the time.

Spotted Hyena, Masai Mara Kenya

Taken at Leopard Gorge, Mara North.

Crowned Crane, Kenya

Crowned Crane. I have always wondered what sort of evolutionary force produce such livery....

Frog and Water Lilly, Nairobi

Taken here in Nairobi last weekend.

Lion Cub with Mother- Masai Mara

Cublet focuses his most intimidating predatory stare on mom.... with little apparent effect.

Lioness with Cub, Masai Mara

Security is........

Goliath Heron

A Goliath Heron- Lake Baringo.

Masai & Mara Sky

A Masai under the Mara sky.

Silver-Backed Jackals, Masai Mara Kenya

A pair of Silver-Backed Jackals waiting patiently for just about anything that might come their way...  From the Mara North plains.

Fish Eagle, Lake Baringo Kenya

An African Fish Eagle lines up on a Tilapia in Lake Baringo.

Ruppell's Griffon Vulture, Masai Mara Kenya

Preening time in the tree.

Herbivores, Nairobi National Park

Sharing resources- one browses while the other grazes.

Lioness with Cub, Masai Mara Kenya

A warm and furry hug.

Tawny Eagle, Masai Mara Kenya

A Tawny Eagle take-off. The tree is a Brown Olive; a slow-growing 
hardwood tree typical of Masai Mara.

Ground Hornbill, Masai Mara Kenya

A Ground Hornbill from the Mara- about the size of a mature turkey.

Young Elephant, Masai Mara Kenya

This curious little one came to within 4m of our vehicle. Taken in Mara North Conservancy.

Bateleur, Masai Mara Kenya

An adult Bateleur from Mara North.

Friendly Goat, Nairobi Knya

Another from the farmyard. 'Greens is GOOD for you!'

Curious Cow

Can't have ALL wildlife all the time!

Mara Dusk

Dusk descends on Mara North.

Yellow Winged Bats, Masai Mara Kenya

I was lucky to spot this cluster of three Yellow-Winged Bats as we drove through some scrub in the Mara. They are a type of 'leaf-nosed bats', insectivorous and preferring the sort of semi-arid scrub-land I found them in.

Ostrich Heads, Nairobi Kenya

Lappet Faced Vulture, Masai Mara Kenya

A Lappet-Faced take-off.

Radio Collared Hyena, Masai Mara Kenya

A research subject from the Mara Triangle area of the Masai Mara- note the radio transmitter collar.

Mara River Crocodile, Kenya

One of the famous Mara River Gnu-Eaters.

Starry Night, Masai Mara Kenya

Some new-moon magic in the Mara last weekend.

Nikon D800, Nikon 14-24 lens at 14mm, F2.8, ISO 1000, 30 sec, & illumination with a flashlight on the tree.

Hippo, Nairobi National Park, Kenya

A well-rounded hippo from Nairobi Nation Park.