09-JAN-2013
Red-Knobbed Coot
Here is a photograph of a Red-Knobbed Coot taken in the late afternoon when we arrived at Lake Nakuru National Park.
09-JAN-2013
Great White Egret
Here is a photograph of a Great White Egret.
The Great White Egret looks very similar to the Great Egret we have in the United States.
09-JAN-2013
Blue Heron
Here is a photograph of a Blue Heron.
09-JAN-2013
Spur-winged Lapwing
Here is a photograph of a Spur-winged Lapwing.
09-JAN-2013
Black Rhinoceros
Here is a photograph of a Black Rhinoceros as we headed into the lodge for the evening.
The Black Rhinoceros has a pointed upper lip as compared to the White Rhinoceros which has a square shaped upper lip.
09-JAN-2013
Wood Sandpiper
Here is a photograph of a Wood Sandpiper.
09-JAN-2013
Defassa Waterbuck , 2 Calves
Here is a photograph of two Defassa Waterbuck calves hanging out together.
Defassa Waterbuck is a member of the Antelope family and they have a white bib mark under their throats and a white patch on their rumps.
09-JAN-2013
Buck Defassa Waterbuck
Here is a photograph of a Buck Defassa Waterbuck.
Please visit the January 9th Gallery in the Gallery of Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya to see the rest of the photographs for the day.
10-JAN-2013
Cape Buffalo covered in mud
Here is a photograph of a Cape Buffalo covered in mud.
Looks like he had alot of fun in the mud pit and it will help him to keep the insects at bay.
10-JAN-2013
White-necked Cormorant
Here is a photograph of a White-necked Cormorant drying its wings.
10-JAN-2013
Grey Crowned Crane
Here is a photograoh of a Grey Crowned Crane - a beautiful and magnificent bird.
We were able to photograph a pair of these birds on two different days.
10-JAN-2013
Long-crested Eagle
Here is a photograph of a Long-crested Eagle.
Notice the raised feather crest on its head.