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by Chris Dunford

 

 

 

 

 

 






Nakuru Birds and Scenery I (January)

Buffalos resting in the shade of yellow barked acacias also known as fever trees4324 Buffalos resting in the shade of yellow barked acacias also known as fever trees

Buffalos, zebras and a variety of birds on the lakeshore4325 Buffalos, zebras and a variety of birds on the lakeshore

There are many fish eagles around the lake4326 There are many fish eagles around the lake

A fish eagle calls to its mate. They often engage in duets4327 A fish eagle calls to its mate. They often engage in duets

 A lot of trees have died because the water level in the lake has risen in recent years. The cause is not fully understood4328 A lot of trees have died because the water level in the lake has risen in recent years. The cause is not fully understood

A great egret looking for fish4329 A great egret looking for fish

Great white pelicans drying off4330 Great white pelicans drying off

 Great white pelicans often fish cooperatively in flocks4331 Great white pelicans often fish cooperatively in flocks

Yellow-billed stork4332 Yellow-billed stork

Great white pelicans4333 Great white pelicans

Pelicans are very comon here4334 Pelicans are very comon here

Flight of three touching down4335 Flight of three touching down

Augur buzzard4336 Augur buzzard

 View across the lake4337 View across the lake

Crowned crane4338 Crowned crane

View across the lake4339 View across the lake

Because ofthe extended drought the grasslands are all dried and brown4340 Because of the extended drought the grasslands are all dried and brown

White-browed robin-chat4341 White-browed robin-chat

4342 The only green grasses seemed to be by the lake so many of the ungulates gathered there4342 The only green grasses seemed to be by the lake so many of the ungulates gathered there

Plenty of clouds but no rain. Three rainy seasons missed in a triple dip La Nina cycle4343 Plenty of clouds but no rain. Three rainy seasons missed in a triple dip La Nina cycle

Rain is badly needed4344 Rain is badly needed

Yellow-billed storks feed on fish by walking along with open bills partially submerged4345 Yellow-billed storks feed on fish by walking along with open bills partially submerged

Shelley's francolin is common in wooded grassland4346 Shelley's francolin is common in wooded grassland

Common bulbul, extremely widespread throughout the region4347 Common bulbul, extremely widespread throughout the region