The Sirimon route Mt Kenya
On the way up the Sirimon route on the striking Mount Kenya on a late February day
Msambweni fishing
Out fishing for kingfish in a traditional mango tree outrigger near the old fishing town of Msambweni on the Kenyan south coast.
Lilac-Breasted Roller in beautiful sunlight
Bathed in the golden hues of the morning sun, a Lilac-breasted Roller perches delicately on a thorny acacia. Its plumage, a vibrant tapestry of turquoise, sapphire, and lilac, is a breathtaking sight against the muted green/browns of the African savanna
The Rift Valley
On the crater rim of Longonot looking toward the Aberdare Range on a day where the clouds are casting beautiful shadows on the floor of the valley.
Centuries old trees on Mount Kenya
In the Mount Kenya rain forest you can find trees dating back many centuries. The bark of the tree tells a story of long time ago when the mountain was ruled by large elephant and Buffalo herds.
Gabar Goshawk
High above our viewpoint a beautiful Gabar Goshawk is sitting on his favorite stick looking for small prey on the ground
Ghost crab
Small ghost crab only a few inches away from it's home in the intertidal zone on the beach. These crabs are scavengers cleaning up all eatable items on the beach. The pale colors and patterns are perfectly matching the beach sand making it harder for birds to snatch them.
Small fishing boat near Shimoni habor
Early morning and a small canoe vessel made of the trunk of a Mango tree is heading out to catch Kingfish outside off the reef
Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park
Image from the beautiful Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park. The park is situated behind Wasini island near the old Slave trade city of Shimoni. In Shimoni you will also find the famous Shimoni slave caves that was used by the Sultan of Zanzibar as a slave hold.
Great blue Heron
A Great blue Heron fishing near the shoreline south coast Kenya. The Heron is targeting the small fish that are trapped inside the reef at low tide.
Marabou stork in full flightÂ
At the Mara river a large Marabou stork just passed our view point and I panned the camera
Small Hyaena cub
In the middle of the savanna next to its home (hole in the ground) a small hyaena cub was sitting and probably waiting for the mother.
Warm morning on the savanna
Bright warm sun light after a chilly night. The the temperature variation can be quite extreme out on the open African grass plains.
Vulture circling over the savanna
Large vulture circling over the tree tops in the updraft from the hot ground
Feeder stream Mara
Feeder stream/creek to the Talek river with hundreds of Wildebeests heading to drink. Masai Mara conservancy