Home»All Albums & Groups»Kenya — January, 2015»Samburu — Columba guinea

~ One wonders how observant one truly is on safari. Concerning numerous species, field guides state that they're widespread and commonly seen, yet where are they? I rather suspect that I'm not nearly as observant as I might be. A case in point is Columba guinea, Speckled Pigeon, which is purported to be widespread. Yet this single sighting atop a roof structure at the Samburu Sopa Lodge is the sole sighting of this species in my Kenya safaris. Was it always around, in the background, with my negligent vision overlooking it? Very possibly. Nonetheless, it was a pleasure to see and photograph it before the morning game drive commenced.