When you think of birds raising their young, you probably think of something like this: parents build a nest, they lay their eggs, the eggs hatch, chicks are fed until they grow up and they finally leave their parents to make their own way in the world. That’s true for…
The reason for Kenya’s exceptionally rich diversity of birds, and wildlife in general, is the extreme variety of landscapes that the country has. From sandy beaches to snow-capped mountains, fresh water lakes to alkaline (salty) lakes, scorching deserts to freezing moorlands, rugged cliffs to flat plains, and everything in-between. Kenya…
Out on safari in Kenya, most people are looking for the big famous animals like lions, elephants and rhinos and pay little attention to smaller wildlife like birds. There are certain birds, however, that catch people’s attention even if they’re not bird enthusiasts. Their unusual, beautiful or unique appearance makes…
