Egret hunting in the swallow water at low tide
A pretty Egret hunting in the low tide waters at the south coast.
Traversing the sides of the Menegai Crater
The sides of the Menegai Crater can be very steep at certain places so care has to be taken when traversing around the side walls
Mineral rich lake fed by underground hot springs
An example of a small lake fed by hot springs where the water is bubbling out of the ground below an escarpment. The water has been making its way deep in the underground picking up minerals and heat from the earth layers close to the magma. Due to the mineral rich waters the lakes are small oasis for a rich variety of birds.
Shimoni caves
The famous Shimoni Caves in Kwale district. Former slave holding den that was part of the East African slave trade controlled by the Sultan of of Zanzibar
Yellow-billed Stork
Yellow-billed Stork traversing the mineral rich hot springs for small fish and other creatures that thrives in the waters. Near Nguruman Conservatory
Nguruman flamingoes
Flamingoes feeding on the algae rich waters in one of the lakes created by the underground hot springs.
Marabou Stork near Nguruman
In one of the small lakes created by the hot mineralsprings that bubbles out of the ground near the Nguruman Escarpment you will find rich bird life including the mighty Marabou Stork. The specimen on the picture has a beautiful small top of fine white hair.
Lake Magadi
Usually a arid landscape at Lake Magadi but recent rain have turned the acacia trees green creating a stark contrast to the dry soil
Nguruman Escarpment
A flamingo standing in the simmering heat near the Nguruman Escarpment. In the picture it is quite easy to spot the rigid bone structure for the neck.
Menegai Crater
One the largest volcano craters in the world, the Menegai Crater has spectacular views and climbing the rugged crater is another way to explore more fantastic scenery.
Zebras in the simmering heat
The simmering heat distorting the light and making the picture of the zebras look like watercolor.
On a dirt road near Magadi
A view over the barren landscape near lake Magadi. A few Masais on the road and in the background some scattered acacia trees with dusty rugged hills as a fitting backdrop
Agama lizard
Agama lizard licking some late afternoon sun. The lizard uses the sun to regulate their body temperatures just like a crocodile.
Red-billed Firefinch
Female Red-billed Fire-finch with a red tail and a bit of color on the beak and head. Very small bird that is always jumping around making it difficult to photograph.
Dung beetle handling a big meal
A closeup of a dung beetle rolling a large piece of feces along on the ground. Most likely it will used for a breeding chambers or as a food source in time of scarcity.