We were lucky enough to have multiple wildebeest crossings in our first few days in the Mara. Crossing number 4 was just as chaotic as the rest of them. It also allowed us time to experiment with motion blur. Most of my motion blur photos didn't turn out very well. But it was fun to …
Vultures
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 …
Crossing Number 3
This was our third crossing in the two days we'd been in the Mara. There were more zebras with this crossing but it appeared that all of the animals survived. Maralee
Cinnamon-Chested Bee-Eater
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 …
Lioness
We came across this lioness in the tall grass near a herd of wildebeest. We thought maybe she was stalking the herd but after a little while she just walked away . . . right toward us and back into the grass. What a beautiful lady she is. Maralee
