Home»All Albums & Groups»Kenya — January, 2015»Samburu — A Mixed Herd in Shade

~ With the onset of midday heat, when the Sun's flaming path sears all below, herd animals seek shelter beneath available shade. We encountered a mixed herd standing beneath long-established Doum Palms. Mostly Grant's Gazelle, there were also Beisa Oryx and Gerenuk. As is typically the case, each species remained with others of its kind, not noticeably interfering with other species. All the while, a male elephant was on the other side of bushes, as if surreptitiously observing the goings-on of the mixed herd. Samburu is an especially rewarding reserve to visit as the sightings are frequent and usually high quality.