A big welcome and thank you to my newest follower, Maus Tratos ao Idoso Denuncie, which I understand translates to Report Abuse of the Elderly. This is indeed a worthy cause.
For those of you who have been following my travel series to Kenya, I'm happy to report that I will resume the series. At the end of this post you will find links to the other posts in this series. I've also started a new series on
frugal living and, I will continue to post about little
Kigen's progress on this blog also.
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| When I left off the tour in the last post on this park, we were seated in the car discussing which road to take. We decided to turn right. |
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| Amongst the trees you will find a group of zebras. Did you know that a a group of zebras is not called a herd but a harem? I just learned that by looking it up on line today. |
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| A close up of the water buffalo with some kind of white bird in the foreground. I'm afraid I don't know what it is. (Graham from Namibia tells me they are egrets. Thanks Graham!). There are also several species of birds behind the buffalo. You can get a better view by clicking on the photo to enlarge it. The ones at the far back are Lesser Flamingos and Great White Pelicans. There are so many kinds of birds that feed at this lake but the largest in numbers are probably the flamingos. |
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| A snapshot of the lake's beauty. |
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| A Kenyan water buffalo grazes on the wet grass while two flamingos fly overhead. I was delighted to capture the flamingos in flight. |
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| A Thompson gazelle grazes on the grass. |
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| I want to get a closer look at the flamingos. They are much farther away from the shoreline than they usually are. That is because there has been so much rain and the lake has been artificially enlarged but the flamingos remain where the lake's natural shoreline is located. |
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| The water buffalo in the foreground and the flamingos in the background make for a pretty picture. |
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| This is about as close up a shot as I could get on this trip. I don't have a fancy camera with the ability to zoom right in. |
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| I believe these birds are called the Helmeted Guineafowl. My driver didn't know the name of them as he isn't a tour guide. He just kept telling me that the bird tastes very good. |
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| Here is a close up. We came across these birds several times during our tour of the park. I think the spotted pattern on the feathers is so pretty. |
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| The Great White Pelican. I love the look of their beaks. If you click on the photo it will enlarge and you can see the beak up close. |
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| I am not fully certain but I think this blue bird might be the Lesser blue eared Glossy starling. |
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| I thought it was so pretty and it ran across the road several times during our trip. |
Come back again soon so I can show you more of this beautiful country called Kenya.
Click here to read Part 1 in this series. It starts with my stopover in Nairobi, Kenya. Click here to read Part 2 in this series in Kenya. It continues with my sojourn in Nairobi, Kenya. Click here to read Part 3 in this series on Kenya where I stop to view a stunning lookout. Click here to read Part 4 in this series on Kenya where I stop at Lake Elementeita. Click here to read Part 5 in this series on Kenya where I talk about some hotels in Nakuru. Click here to read Part 6 in this series on Kenya where I show you some tourist sites around Nakuru. Click here to read Part 7 in this series on Kenya where I show you the Castle Without a Princess. Click here to read Part 8 in this series on Kenya where I feature a collection of scenes from around Nakuru.
Click here to read Part 9 in this series where we enter the park and begin to tour it.
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Great pics Penny - Kenya looks like a beautiful place - are people allowed to leave their cars and walk about in Kenya's national parks?
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you've got your bird identifications spot-on and the white bird with the buffalo looks like an Egret (or Tick Bird as they're commonly known here).
Buffalo are found only in the far north Caprivi region of Namibia.
Thank you, Graham. Kenya is indeed a beautiful country. If you get a chance have a look at the other posts (links at the bottom). I don't know if people are allowed to leave their cars but if you do, do it carefully. I did see people all over leaving their cars but mainly at specific places. You do need to be careful as there are lions and other big animals of course in the park.
ReplyDeleteThanks for identifying that Egret for me ;-)
Beautiful, Penny. I've only passed this park and hope to visit it soon! Your photos are beautiful. Especially the one with the buffalo in the foreground and the flamingoes in the background. The ones of the Flamimgoes in flight is WOW! Brilliant. I've only seen the Greater Blue-eared Starling here so thanks for showing me this one. Bless you my friend. Jo
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely and interesting pictures and post. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos! The views are fantastic and you got you got some good close-up shots of the animals.
ReplyDeletewow, I love all the photos. Beautiful shots indeed. Thanks for the visit and comment.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday.
Cool animals! THe buffalo reminds me of my Moms place in the Philippines.
ReplyDeletePlease come and see my worthwhile bluesworthwhile blues, have a good day!
PS.. I am now your follower.
What lovely photos. I agre with Graham that the white bird is an egret but as my books are in France I cannot tell you exactly which one. I also know it better simply as a tick bird.
ReplyDeleteDiane
Love that blue bird!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday, Joy.
Ah, you have transported me back to that lovely place. I've stood on those shores several times and taken similar pictures, but yours are better! :) My favorite is the 2nd from the top--the close-up cape buffalo with the lake and birds in the background. Seeing your photos reminds me of at least two hilarious stories. (I'll eventually blog about them.) Thank you for sharing those great photos!
ReplyDeleteLinda
Such lovely pictures! I can see why you fell in love with this country.
ReplyDeleteyou got lovely blue pictures here!!
ReplyDeletehappy blue monday!
Gorgeous! That's a fun trip to see.
ReplyDeleteMy blues, have a nice day!
This is the place that I so like to visit. A great landscape only God can create. Happy Monday!
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Simone, thank you for your visit!
ReplyDeleteAlan, thank you for joining me as a follower and for your kind comment. Please join me again soon for more of the tour.
ReplyDeleteKat, thank you for your visit and your comment. Hope you have a great day!
ReplyDeleteMs. Burrito, how awesome that you are only 5 and you want to be a blogger. I think your mom must be a good influence on you. See you soon :-)
ReplyDeleteDiane, thank you for dropping by. Graham does also know the egret as a tick bird. Or more accurately, I think he said it is better known as a tick bird in Nam. I guess perhaps this is so wherever this bird is found in Africa.
ReplyDeleteSmiling Sally, I thought you'd love it. There are lots of other blues as well.
ReplyDeleteLinda, it warms my hear to know that my photos transport you back to a place you know and love. I love to look at the photos and reminisce myself. I hope I get to read about your hilarious stories soon. xx
ReplyDeleteBossy Betty, Kenya is spectacular, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteNiko, thanks! Happy Blue Monday!
ReplyDeleteChubskulit, it was lots of fun!
ReplyDeleteKim, you are so right. Every time I go to Kenya, I am awed and humbled by God's creation. Thank you for your visit and your comment.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the birds!
ReplyDeleteJo, I'm so glad you like the one of the flamingos in flight. It was actually difficult to get such a shot as by the time I got my camera ready they'd be gone. I got lucky with this one :-) You will love a visit to the park and there is a lot to see.
ReplyDeletePW, that's wonderful. There are so any beautiful birds and creatures.
ReplyDeleteI'm joining you mid-safari, but what fun! Flamingos in the wild, and all the other delightful birds and animals. Photo ops everywhere.
ReplyDeleteWren, there definitely are photo ops everywhere! I just didn't have time to take advantage of them all. Also one has to be careful where one gets out when wild animals, including lions are about. I hope you get to look in on the links in my post to catch up to the rest of the safari ;-)
ReplyDeleteHow interesting...so much to see! I love the pink flamingos...thanks for visiting my SS. You have a fascinating blog!
ReplyDeleteLinnea, you make me blush. Thanks so much for the effusive praise and your appreciation of my blog. It makes the blogging adventure worthwhile ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Penny..these are beautiful! I love the lake and they blend in like pretty reflections! The trees against the sky is another favorite. Those speckled birds resemble turkeys..and ya, the white ones look like Egrets, we have them here in certain areas. Nice series-
ReplyDeleteWren, there definitely are photo ops everywhere! I just didn't have time to take advantage of them all. Also one has to be careful where one gets out when wild animals, including lions are about. I hope you get to look in on the links in my post to catch up to the rest of the safari ;-)
ReplyDeleteJo, I'm so glad you like the one of the flamingos in flight. It was actually difficult to get such a shot as by the time I got my camera ready they'd be gone. I got lucky with this one :-) You will love a visit to the park and there is a lot to see.
ReplyDeleteLove that blue bird!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday, Joy.
Lovely photos! The views are fantastic and you got you got some good close-up shots of the animals.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Penny. I've only passed this park and hope to visit it soon! Your photos are beautiful. Especially the one with the buffalo in the foreground and the flamingoes in the background. The ones of the Flamimgoes in flight is WOW! Brilliant. I've only seen the Greater Blue-eared Starling here so thanks for showing me this one. Bless you my friend. Jo
ReplyDeleteGreat pics Penny - Kenya looks like a beautiful place - are people allowed to leave their cars and walk about in Kenya's national parks?
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you've got your bird identifications spot-on and the white bird with the buffalo looks like an Egret (or Tick Bird as they're commonly known here).
Buffalo are found only in the far north Caprivi region of Namibia.
What lovely and interesting pictures and post. Thanks for stopping by.
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