There are several different types of vultures in Kenya and they are everywhere . . . hovering to find the next carcass.
Vultures
Malachite Kingfisher
This was another time when I was amazed that our driver/guide spotted this Malachite Kingfisher. It was in a gully, in the shadow, and behind us as we drove past it. It took a long time to spot it even after he tried to point it out to me. This was taken with a 400mm …
Lilac-Breasted Roller
The lilac-breasted roller is the national bird of Kenya and is a common bird on the African savannah. Besides Kenya, it is quite common in Zimbabwe, Botswana, northeastern South Africa, and much of Namibia, excluding the Namib Desert. It is very colorful and actually has 8 different colors - green, white, black, yellow, turquoise, dark …
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 …
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 …
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