Speckled Mousebird, Masai Mara Kenya

A rather manic-looking Mousebird.

Mongoose & Puff Adder, Masai Mara Kenya

If there's one thing that gets a group Banded Mongooses excited, it's a big 'ol Puff Adder. This was a stand-off in the Mara. The snake didn't strike & the dozen or so Mongooses kept juuuuuust out of reach.

Saddle-billed Stork, Masai Mara Kenya

A Saddle-Billed Stork. One of the larger birds to seen stalking the veldt or wading in swamps. Male and female are are virtually identical- this is a female as evidenced by it's bright yellow eyes (male eyes are brown).

Old Wart Hog (With Attitude)

Looks like he crawled out of the wrong burrow this morning....

Elepants with Mud, Masai Mara Kenya

Mud is every elephant's favourite thing.....

Fish Eagle With Fish, Lake Baringo Kenya

Off to a tree for a snack now.

Wildebeest River Crossing, Masai Mara Kenya

 

A tricky exit over slippery rock.

 

Lilac-breasted Roller, Masai Mara Kenya

A Lilac-breasted Roller from the Mara. This species in the Mara is unusually nonchalant & normally allows vehicles to approach to within a few meters.

Young Giraffe, Masai Mara Kenya

The younger the giraffe, the hairier it's knobby horns. For some reason.....

Lioness, Masai Mara Kenya

A noble pose. Daydreaming of gnu steak?

Spotted Hyena, Masai Mara Kenya

Spotted Hyena in the Masai Mara. The little ones are probably 4 to 5 months old, and they've obviously all just eaten well.

European Bee-Eater, Lake Baringo Kenya

The European Bee-Eater is a migratory visitor to Lake Baringo.

Masai Mara Elephant With Young

Lots of wrinkles!

Thompson's Gazelle, Masai Mara Kenya

Lovely glossy horns on this male Thompson's Gazelle.

Black-Bellied Bustard, Masai Mara Kenya

A Black-Bellied Bustard advertising his territory in hopes of attracting a mate.

Baboons, MasaiMara Kenya

A saddle isn't required when you have hand-fulls of fur instead of reins and a tail for a back-rest.