The world as I see it
Vultures are a common sight in Kenya. They play a very important role in cleaning up carion. Once the predators are finished eating their share, the vultures and hyenas move in to clean up the rest. When all is said and done, there is hardly a bone left as evidence that an animal had been …
Bee-eaters capture many different flying insects - not only bees. They are especially attracted insects drawn to flowering plants. The Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater is found in highland areas of western Kenya in sunny open areas with trees and shrubs.. They are extremely fast and will most likely return to the same branch after leaving to catch …
The pelicans in Amboseli were the biggest pelicans I've ever seen. This one had a massive fish in its bill. I don't know how it was able to swallow it. Maralee
The egrets love to perch on the backs of the large animals. Here's one on the back of an elephant. I'm quite sure the elephant has no idea the egret is there. Maralee
The African spoonbill (Platalea alba) is a long-legged wading bird of the ibis and spoonbill family. The species is widespread across Africa including Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. It usually resides by shallow inland waters which is where we found it in Amboseli. This bird's habitat includes river banks, lake shores, marshes, plains, savannas, …
