Hornbill
Did not have to go anywhere, this Hornbill landed in the tree next to my house. Quite a expressive face on this beautiful bird.
Mangrove Kingfisher
We had been sailing for an hour inside the dense mangrove forest behind Funzi Island on Kenya’s south coast. The forest is a haven for a wealth of bird species that feed on the insects, invertebrates, and fish thriving among the mangrove trees. The brackish water—a unique mix of fresh and salt—creates a fascinating marine environment teeming with wildlife and picturesque scenery.
Flamingos on Lake Magadi
The simmering heat is distorting the long telephoto shot of this small group of flamingos feeding on the algae in Lake Magadi.
Grey Headed Sparrow
Sitting drinking at a small mud hole on the open grass plains. Grey Headed Sparrow.
Dust bathing
Old elephant dust bathing. Huge plumes of dust swivel around as he picks up soil and blows it around.
Cheetah in the mara triangle
Beautiful Cheetah standing in the tall grass in the Masai Mara triangle
Vast grass plains of Amboseli
A amazing view over the great grass plains of Amboseli with the slopes of Kilimanjaro in the background.
Mangrove swamp and the Little Egret
Optimal living conditions for Egrets are in the waters between the mangrove roots that sticks out of the water. Those swampy waters are normally brimming with small critters and fish. Ideal hunting grounds.
Egret catching insects disturbed by the elephants
White Egrets is a common follower of the elephant herds roaming on the grass plains of Africa. There is always free meals in the insects that are disturbed by the heavy elephants.
The reef outside Funzi island
A peak under the surface and you will find a fantastic world unfolding between the corals that grows in a multitude of shapes and colors.
Flamingos on Lake Magadi
In the hot barren landscape of Lake Magadi the Flamingos prosper on the algae rich waters. Thousand of the birds are feeding in the swallow waters.
Zebra herd on the plains
Large herd of zebras on the outskirts of Amboseli park with Kilimanjaro as a imposing backdrop that frames how small the animals are in context to the landscape.