tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post5348975786633672836..comments2024-03-27T22:01:10.408-07:00Comments on SNAP THAT: My Safari at the Nakuru National Park ContinuesJoyfulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-76476712763475442672011-03-26T02:31:08.892-07:002011-03-26T02:31:08.892-07:00What lovely and interesting pictures and post. Tha...What lovely and interesting pictures and post. Thanks for stopping by.Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-50049909264875168462011-03-26T02:31:08.422-07:002011-03-26T02:31:08.422-07:00Great pics Penny - Kenya looks like a beautiful pl...Great pics Penny - Kenya looks like a beautiful place - are people allowed to leave their cars and walk about in Kenya's national parks?<br><br>It 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).<br><br>Buffalo are found only in the far north Caprivi region of Namibia.Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-87962172078001221162011-03-26T02:31:08.250-07:002011-03-26T02:31:08.250-07:00Beautiful, Penny. I've only passed this park a...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. JoJoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-73024194913252489992011-03-26T02:31:08.074-07:002011-03-26T02:31:08.074-07:00Lovely photos! The views are fantastic and you got...Lovely photos! The views are fantastic and you got you got some good close-up shots of the animals.Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-15242360926825298792011-03-26T02:31:07.747-07:002011-03-26T02:31:07.747-07:00Love that blue bird!Happy Blue Monday, Joy.Love that blue bird!<br><br>Happy Blue Monday, Joy.Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-40015590332328904682011-03-26T02:31:07.141-07:002011-03-26T02:31:07.141-07:00Jo, I'm so glad you like the one of the flamin...Jo, 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.Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-15285103290301365252011-03-26T02:31:06.963-07:002011-03-26T02:31:06.963-07:00Wren, there definitely are photo ops everywhere! I...Wren, 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 ;-)Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-84698819133043446882011-03-19T20:23:52.702-07:002011-03-19T20:23:52.702-07:00Thanks Penny..these are beautiful! I love the lake...Thanks 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-Kilauea Poetryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10565265326716182821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-66499436804464034912011-03-14T16:51:01.502-07:002011-03-14T16:51:01.502-07:00Linnea, you make me blush. Thanks so much for the ...Linnea, you make me blush. Thanks so much for the effusive praise and your appreciation of my blog. It makes the blogging adventure worthwhile ;-)Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-20333612158310911012011-03-14T16:32:59.501-07:002011-03-14T16:32:59.501-07:00How interesting...so much to see! I love the pink ...How interesting...so much to see! I love the pink flamingos...thanks for visiting my SS. You have a fascinating blog!Linneahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09276503760552967969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-26974309436115067982011-03-14T16:27:29.839-07:002011-03-14T16:27:29.839-07:00Wren, there definitely are photo ops everywhere! I...Wren, 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 ;-)Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-3452410897322508522011-03-14T16:14:01.988-07:002011-03-14T16:14:01.988-07:00I'm joining you mid-safari, but what fun! Flam...I'm joining you mid-safari, but what fun! Flamingos in the wild, and all the other delightful birds and animals. Photo ops everywhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-665102150810775982011-03-14T15:16:47.500-07:002011-03-14T15:16:47.500-07:00PW, that's wonderful. There are so any beautif...PW, that's wonderful. There are so any beautiful birds and creatures.Joyfulhttp://www.snapthatpenny.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-42337507146463104212011-03-14T15:16:06.386-07:002011-03-14T15:16:06.386-07:00Jo, I'm so glad you like the one of the flamin...Jo, 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.Joyfulhttp://www.snapthatpenny.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-59927798663324555872011-03-14T14:34:18.020-07:002011-03-14T14:34:18.020-07:00I absolutely love the birds!I absolutely love the birds!The Professor's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16729608417909675769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-17878977226465138872011-03-14T11:28:45.335-07:002011-03-14T11:28:45.335-07:00Kim, you are so right. Every time I go to Kenya, I...Kim, 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.Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-15556498444669430602011-03-14T11:28:11.088-07:002011-03-14T11:28:11.088-07:00Chubskulit, it was lots of fun!Chubskulit, it was lots of fun!Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-31277835903864907112011-03-14T11:27:20.517-07:002011-03-14T11:27:20.517-07:00Niko, thanks! Happy Blue Monday!Niko, thanks! Happy Blue Monday!Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-54471122543732671612011-03-14T11:26:52.169-07:002011-03-14T11:26:52.169-07:00Bossy Betty, Kenya is spectacular, isn't it?Bossy Betty, Kenya is spectacular, isn't it?Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-31756244097360783682011-03-14T11:26:26.517-07:002011-03-14T11:26:26.517-07:00Linda, it warms my hear to know that my photos tra...Linda, 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. xxJoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-34570124613777047142011-03-14T11:25:13.073-07:002011-03-14T11:25:13.073-07:00Smiling Sally, I thought you'd love it. There ...Smiling Sally, I thought you'd love it. There are lots of other blues as well.Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-47672141242869414782011-03-14T11:24:46.202-07:002011-03-14T11:24:46.202-07:00Diane, thank you for dropping by. Graham does also...Diane, 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.Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-43405046993676944672011-03-14T11:23:39.467-07:002011-03-14T11:23:39.467-07:00Ms. Burrito, how awesome that you are only 5 and y...Ms. 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 :-)Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-67747669468652585282011-03-14T11:22:54.713-07:002011-03-14T11:22:54.713-07:00Kat, thank you for your visit and your comment. Ho...Kat, thank you for your visit and your comment. Hope you have a great day!Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-2920775245168122792011-03-14T11:22:31.325-07:002011-03-14T11:22:31.325-07:00Alan, thank you for joining me as a follower and f...Alan, thank you for joining me as a follower and for your kind comment. Please join me again soon for more of the tour.Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.com