Early morning in Msambweni
The sun bleeds over the horizon, painting the sky in warm hues of orange and gold. A Black-headed Heron, silhouetted against this calm backdrop, stalks the shallows. With slow, deliberate movements, it plucks small fish and crustaceans from the water, enjoying an early breakfast. Waves crash against the reef, generating the familiar calming sound of the sea, and the seaweed glistens in the sun.