08-JAN-2013
Gerenuk browsing on hind legs
Here is a photograph of a Gerenuk browsing on his hind legs.
Interesting animal to observe in this method of eating. This Gerenuk stayed up on his hind legs for over 15 minutes as he worked his way around the tree.
08-JAN-2013
Two Reticulated Giraffe
Here is a photograph of Two Reticulated Giraffe.
08-JAN-2013
Two Reticulated Giraffe Necking
Here is a photograph of two Reticulated Giraffe necking.
Male Giraffe swing their necks at each other to establish male dominance.
08-JAN-2013
Reticulated Giraffe Head view
Here is a photograph of the head of a Reticulated Giraffe.
There are some differences between the four species of Giraffes that we photographed on this trip.
Notice the distintive features of the head - the Ears, Eyes, "Horn like" Ossicones, Lips and Color patterns.
08-JAN-2013
African Hawk-Eagle
Here is a photograph of the African Hawk-Eagle.
We observed several species of raptors on our trip.
08-JAN-2013
Grey-headed Kingfisher
Here is a photograph of a Grey-headed Kingfisher basking in the sun.
We observed several species of Kingfishers on our trip.
08-JAN-2013
Klipspringer Ram, Ewe & Lamb
Here is a photograph of a Klipspringer Ram, Ewe & Lamb in their favorite habitat among the rocks and cliffs to avoid predators.
08-JAN-2013
Greater Kudu
Here is a photograph of a Greater Kudu under a shade tree.
08-JAN-2013
Oryx
Here is a photograoh of a Oryx.
A majestic animal with its large horns.
08-JAN-2013
Yellow-necked Spurfowl calling
Here is a photograph of a Yellow-necked Spurfowl calling.
08-JAN-2013
White-headed Buffalo Weaver
Here is a photograph of a White-headed Buffalo Weaver.
Please visit the January 8th Gallery in the Gallery of Samburu National Reserve, Kenya to see the rest of the photographs for the day.
09-JAN-2013
Mt Kenya on our way to Lake Nakuru National Park
We headed out his morning to Lake Nakuru National Park, where we stayed at the Lion Hill Lodge. Lion Hill Lodge consisted of stone block constructed rooms with wooden roofs.
We had a queen sized bed, desk area and sitting chairs, a large bathroom and an outdoor patio with table and chairs.
Lake Nakuru is at an elevation of around 1754m above sea level and is also one of the Rift Valley soda lakes.
Here is a photograph of Mt Kenya on our way to Lake Nakuru National Park.
