2020 Wildebeest Migration, Masai Mara Kenya

This is the exit- panic on slippery rock.

2020 Wildebeest migration, Masai Mara Kenya

Looks fine so far, but the deep water and fast current is just ahead.

Jackson's Chameleon, Nairobi Kenya

A young Jackson's (3-horned) Chameleon tracked down during a Nairobi back yard safari. 

2020 Wildebeest Migration, Masai Mara Kenya

Gnus a-plenty!

Silver Marsh Spider, Nairobi Kenya

I've tentatively identified this iridescent beauty as a Silver Marsh Spider. It's reasonably common around Nairobi.

Red-Necked Francolin, Masai Mara Kenya

A Red-Neck from the Mara.

Burchell's Zebra, Masai Mara Kenya

Zebras in the Mara Triangle.

Colobus Monkey, Mt. Kenya

Young Colobus with mother, Mt. Kenya

They're back! The Migration has moved north into the Masai Mara.

Young Elephant, Masai Mara Kenya

It takes quite some months for baby elephants to learn how to control the 40,000 muscles in their trunks. Initially they flail their trunks around in obvious frustration like floppy rubber hoses.

Lilac Breasted Roller, Masai Mara Kenya

Spot landing for a Lilac Breasted Roller in the Mara.... where we're going for a long weekend tomorrow!
Need to recharge my pic-a-day folder, it's barely made it through the Covid lockdown.

Masai Mara Lioness

A pretty pussycat.

Lake Baringo Fish Eagle

Another Baringo Fish Eagle..... or maybe the same one as last time?

Pin-Tailed Wydah, Masai Mara Kenya

A rather tired and raggedy Pin-Tailed Wydah. Evidently it's been an active breeding season!

 

Young Jackson's Chameleon, Nairobi Kenya

We've a Chamo baby-boom going on in our back yard it seems. Here's a 4 inch baby Jackson's Chameleon. 

Mara Elephant Family

Sizes....

 

Hemprich's Hornbill, Lake Baringo Kenya

Hemprich's Hornbill from Lake Baringo. A notorious nest-robber.

Multicoloured Beetle, Nairobi Kenya

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