Amboseli, Kenya
Mt. Kilimanjaro provides a regal backdrop to Amboseli, offering some of the most dramatic framing of the savannahs of Africa.
Black-headed Heron
Heron,
Crowned Lapwing
Crowned Lapwing in Amboseli national park in Kenya
Lapwing,Crowned Lapwing in Amboseli national park in Kenya
Lilac-breasted Roller
Lilac-breasted Roller, an African special, resting between sorties in Amboseli
Roller,Lilac-breasted Roller, an African special, resting between sorties in Amboseli
Long-toed Lapwing
Lapwing,
African Fish Eagle
African Fish Eagle scanning its quarry by the edge of the lake in Amboseli.
Eagle,African Fish Eagle scanning its quarry by the edge of the lake in Amboseli.
Two-banded Courser
Courser,
Superb Starling
Starling,
Grey Crowned Crane
Crane,
Hunter's Sunbird
This immature Hunter's Sunbird was jostling for territory with other sunbirds on the Jacaranda tree in our lodge.
Sunbird,This immature Hunter's Sunbird was jostling for territory with other sunbirds on the Jacaranda tree in our lodge.
Beautiful Sunbird (♂)
The iridescent plumage of this Beautiful Sunbird (yes, that's its actual name, not an adjective I'm using) was overshadowing the glorious purple of the Jacaranda tree in full bloom.
Sunbird,The iridescent plumage of this Beautiful Sunbird (yes, that's its actual name, not an adjective I'm using) was overshadowing the glorious purple of the Jacaranda tree in full bloom.
Yellow-necked Spurfowl
Spurfowl,
Rattling Cisticola
Cisticola,
Greater Flamingo
Flamingo,
Helmeted Guineafowl
Helmeted Guineafowl are fairly common everywhere in the countryside in East Africa.
Guineafowl,Helmeted Guineafowl are fairly common everywhere in the countryside in East Africa.
White-bellied Go-away-bird
Go-away-bird,
Hadada Ibis
Hadada Ibis foraging in the lawns of the lodge in Amboseli where we stayed.
Ibis,Hadada Ibis foraging in the lawns of the lodge in Amboseli where we stayed.
Speckled Mousebird
Mousebird,
Hildebrandt's Starling
Looks similar to the Superb Starling, but the red irises are a giveaway.
Starling,Looks similar to the Superb Starling, but the red irises are a giveaway.
African Spoonbill
Spoonbill,
Wood Sandpiper
Sandpiper,
Fischer's Sparrow-lark
Sparrow-lark,
