Category: Kenya

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2017-05-15: Monochrome Monday

It seems a bit strange to pre-schedule posts so far in advance.  As I type this, it is still April, and when this gets uploaded, I’ll be on my last week of holidays in Africa.  I know I will be coming home with lots of images and stories to share.

This week’s selection is another mixed bag from my time in Kenya.

I hope you enjoy, and have a wonderful week.

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One of the zebra herd briefly checked out our vehicle before returning to grazing.
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An egret gets a free ride on the back of an elephant in Amboseli.
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A wildebeest appears to be on high alert (but honestly, with wildebeest, you never quite know).

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2017-05-14: Masai Mara

 

The wildlife in the Masai Mara was just as amazing as it looks in all the nature programs that I watch.  Here is a selection of images from my time there.

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The chaos of a river crossing.
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Waiting somewhat patiently for the chance to move up the steep slope.
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As more an more animals moved up the banks, the ones that had slipped and fallen were stepped on.
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A sad group of wildebeest too weak or injured to get up the banks.  We left shortly after this, so I don;t know if any of them found the strength to continue, or if they ended up as food for the crocs.
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A gazelle attempts the crossing.
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These are what were waiting for the gazelle…
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Thankfully this one made it back out alive.  Of the five I saw try, only two made it out.
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Clean up crew on the plains.
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A topi with two little ones.  They are a very stately looking antelope.
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A cheetah on the prowl.
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A lone wildebeest grazing.
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A group of mongoose that took over a termite mound.
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A rare photo (for me) of a wildebeest where you can actually see it’s eyes.
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A lone set of stripes amongst the wildebeest.
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Animals as far as the eye (and camera) could see.
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A kori bustard looking for breakfast.
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A pair of elephants checking out the vehicle.
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A beautiful Mara sunrise.

 
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2017-05-08: Monochrome Monday

I decided on a bit of a mixed bag this week from my time in Kenya.

Wishing everyone a wonderful week ahead.

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A lion contemplating whether to get up, or go back to sleep.  Sleep won, at least while we were there.
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A group of wildebeest make it to the banks of the river, avoiding the crocodiles and being trampled.
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One elephant of a large herd that passed through the Ol Kinyei Conservancy near the Masai Mara.  It was such a joy to spend time with so many ellies.
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A small group of wildebeest crossing a part of the Amboseli marsh.
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A lioness on patrol in the Mara.

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2017-05-07: The birds of Amboseli

One of the things that surprised me most about Amboseli was spending time watching the birds in the marsh.  I had gone there expecting flat plains, lots of dust and lots of elephants, and I definitely got that, but the birds were an unexpected surprise.  I guess you could say I didn’t do a ton of research on the area before going there, and perhaps that is a good thing, as then surprises await at every turn on the road.

Today I have a rather large selection of bird images, I hope you enjoy seeing some of the feathered beauties of Amboseli.

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Purple Heron
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Juvenile Marshall Eagle
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Fisher’s Sparrow-lark
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Superb Starling
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Golden weaver.
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Grey Crowned Cranes
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Collared Pratincole
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A flock of flamingos in the distance.
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Hamerkop
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Grey Heron
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Saddle-billed stork, mama with 3 chicks.
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Flamingos – I wish I would have had the chance to see them up close!
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Juvenile Saddle-billed Stork
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Black-winged Stilt

 
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2017-04-24: Monochrome Monday

Some elephant love for Monochrome Monday this week.  I’ve scheduled these posts in advance as I am currently away, and with any luck, spending lots of time with these magnificent creatures.

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An elephant with uniquely crossed tusks naps away the afternoon.
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A small herd of elephants nap in the early afternoon on the Amboseli plains.
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Mama and baby heading towards the rest of the herd.

 

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