Home»All Albums & Groups»Kenya — January, 2015»Samburu — Several Morning Birds

~ The morning game drive concentrated on larger mammal species, especially as Anthony felt that he needed to find a cheetah to complete our safari's sightings. Here and there birds appeared, perched, on the ground or in the air. A White-throated Bee-eater on the snag of a dead palm frond was a petite bundle of energy and vivid plumage. Observing us from above, on a shaded branch, was a Grey-headed Kingfisher, its plumage wet from having dived into shallow water. A Tawny Eagle soared past on thermals, altering its powerful wing pinions so as to maximize aerodynamic life. Birds expand possible sightings during a safari.