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ConQuest Adventures @conquestbirding.bsky.social · 7d

The Long-toed Lapwing is a striking, long-legged shorebird easily recognized by its boldly marked white face and throat, framed by a contrasting black nape, crown, and breast band #birds #birdwatching #naturephotography

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ConQuest Adventures @conquestbirding.bsky.social · 8d

The Fulvous Whistling Duck is a distinctive, long-legged duck with rich, reddish-brown plumage and a long, blue-gray bill. In flight, it shows a characteristic white band across its black tail. Often found in wetlands and shallow lakes, #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching

The Fulvous Whistling Duck is a distinctive, long-legged duck with rich, reddish-brown plumage and a long, blue-gray bill. In flight, it shows a distinctive white band across its black tail. Often found in wetlands, rice fields, and shallow lakes, this species is known for its soft, whistling calls and habit of gathering in large flocks.https://www.conquestadventures.co.ke/

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ConQuest Adventures @conquestbirding.bsky.social · 11d

Narina Trogon – A spectacular bird with striking iridescent green plumage, a vivid scarlet belly, a broad yellow bill, and clean white undertail. #birding #karuraforest #naturewalk

ConQuest Adventures @conquestbirding.bsky.social · Sep 29

Holub's Golden Weaver #birds #birdphotography #wildlife

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ConQuest Adventures @conquestbirding.bsky.social · Sep 29

Little Stint, a tiny wading bird with a black bill and legs #birdwatching #birds #photography

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ConQuest Adventures @conquestbirding.bsky.social · Sep 26

Why do Elephants scratch on big trees?
Elephants scratch on big trees mainly for comfort and health reasons:
Relieving itches & irritation
Shedding parasites and dead skin
Marking territory
Social behavior
#wildlifephotography #elephants
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ConQuest Adventures @conquestbirding.bsky.social · Sep 24

Wildebeest crossing the Mara River. Nearly two million wildebeest, along with zebras and gazelles, move between the Serengeti (Tanzania) and Maasai Mara (Kenya) in search of fresh grazing. #wildlife #safari #photography

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ConQuest Adventures @conquestbirding.bsky.social · Jul 23

A breeding male Jackson's Widowbird with the distinctive long tail which is curved downwards at the end. The males perform intricate aerial and ground displays, with tail length often being a crucial factor in attracting females #birds #birdwatching #birdphotography www.conquestadventures.co.ke

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ConQuest Adventures @conquestbirding.bsky.social · Jul 21

Red-bellied Parrot, the male is distinguished by a deep orange belly, ash-brown upper parts, and bright pale bluish rump. The female has a grey upper breast, pale green lower breast sometimes tinged with orange. #birds #parrots #birdwatching www.conquestadventures.co.ke

The male red-bellied parrot is distinguished by a deep orange belly, ash-brown upper parts, and bright pale bluish rump. The female has a grey upper breast, pale green lower breast sometimes tinged with orange, and a head that is paler and greyer than a male's. Both sexes have red irises, dark grey beaks, and grey feet.https://www.conquestadventures.co.ke/

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ConQuest Adventures @conquestbirding.bsky.social · Jul 18

The African Stonechat sits in the open on fence posts, tree stumps, and other elevated areas. The males have a black head, a white half-collar, a black back, a white rump, and a black tail #birdphotography #birdwatching www.conquestadventures.co.ke

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ConQuest Adventures @conquestbirding.bsky.social · Jul 17

Hiking in Mount Suswa, a stratovolcano in the Great Rift Valley. The mountain has a distinctive double crater with a ravine-like inner crater surrounding an oblique block of rock. The hill is also known for its extensive lava tubes. The summit is 2,356 meters. www.conquestadventures.co.ke

Hiking in Mount Suswa, a shield volcano in the Great Rift Valley. The mountain has a distinctive double crater with a ravine-like inner crater surrounding a tilted block of rock. The hill is also known for its lava tubes on the northeast side of the outer crater. The summit is 2,356 meters. www.conquestadventures.co.ke

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ConQuest Adventures @conquestbirding.bsky.social · Jul 11

Red-headed Bluebill, a charming bird not to miss feeding on tropical forest trails, has a huge cone-shaped bill; both sexes have a red head. Males will show a black belly while females have a spotted one. #birding #birds #birdphotography www.conquestadventures.co.ke

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ConQuest Adventures @conquestbirding.bsky.social · Jul 9

Eastern Yellow-billed Barbet in Kakamega Forest, a tropical forest in Western Kenya. The barbet has a striking long tail, with a yellow bill and a large patch of bare yellow skin around the eye. #birdphotogaphy #birding #travel www.conquestadventures.co.ke

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ConQuest Adventures @conquestbirding.bsky.social · Jul 8

Red-throated Tit, an East African endemic localized in acacia woodland habitat #birdwatching #birdphotography www.conquestadventures.co.ke

Red-throated Tit, an East African endemic localized in acacia woodland habitat https://www.conquestadventures.co.ke/

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ConQuest Adventures @conquestbirding.bsky.social · Jul 1

East Coast Batis: Males have a black breast band, while females have a rufous breast band and a similar-colored spot on their chin #birding #birds #naturephotography www.conquestadventures.co.ke

East Coast Batis: Males have a black breast band, while females have a rufous breast band and a similar-colored spot on their chin. They are ordinarily found in pairs and are characterized by their flexible song, which consists of high, thin, slurred whistles in short or long sequences, on the same tone or occasionally rhythmic pitches. https://www.conquestadventures.co.ke/

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ConQuest Adventures @conquestbirding.bsky.social · Jul 1

Black Coucal in Maasai Mara National Reserve, during the breeding season, the plumage is black with a rufous wing. #birdwatching #birdphotography www.conquestadventures.co.ke

Black Coucal in Maasai Mara Game Reserve. During the breeding season, the plumage is black with a rufous wing #birdwatching #birdphotography https://www.conquestadventures.co.ke/

Black Coucal in Maasai Mara Game Reserve

ConQuest Adventures @conquestbirding.bsky.social · Jun 30

A Serval Cat kitten in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The Serval Cat is a solitary carnivore, active both day and night, using its sharp sense of hearing, it preys on birds and rodents. #wildlife #travel #naturephotography www.conquestadventures.co.ke

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ConQuest Adventures @conquestbirding.bsky.social · Jun 30

Olive Baboon in Nairobi National Park #wildlifephotography #birding www.conquestadventures.co.ke

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ConQuest Adventures @conquestbirding.bsky.social · Mar 25

Olive Ibis, a highland forest dwelling species, common in wet areas of the rainforest undergrowth, It is a shy bird and typically rare, feeds in pairs, or in flocks in densely forested areas along small stretches of fast flowing water #birding #birds #ornithology
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Olive Ibis, a highland forest dwelling species, common in wet areas of the rainforest undergrowth, It is a shy bird and typically rare, feeds singly, in pairs or in flocks in densely forested areas along small stretches of fast flowing water. The head and neck are also brown, and pale stripes extend underneath the eye with a distinctive brown crest. https://www.conquestadventures.co.ke/tour/3-days-forest-birding/

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ConQuest Adventures @conquestbirding.bsky.social · Mar 20

Jackson's Spurfowl a montane forest species, almost endemic to Kenya. It is most numerous in Mount Kenya and the Aberdare ranges where they are often in pairs or small groups that are often quite approachable #birding #birds www.conquestadventures.co.ke

Jackson's Spurfowl a highland montane forest species, almost endemic to Kenya. It is most numerous in Mount Kenya and the Aberdare ranges where they are often in pairs or small groups that are often quite approachable https://www.conquestadventures.co.ke/

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ConQuest Adventures @conquestbirding.bsky.social · Mar 19

Northern Anteater Chat, appears all dark brown when perched, but large white wing panels in the outer wing are obvious in flight #birds #birding www.conquestadventures.co.ke

Northern Anteater Chat, appears all dark brown when perched, but large white wing panels in the outer wing are obvious in flight. Found in grassland, open savanna, and farmland, often in areas with lots of termite mounds. https://www.conquestadventures.co.ke/

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ConQuest Adventures @conquestbirding.bsky.social · Mar 14

Isabelline Shrike, the plumage is isabelline, the sandy color which gives rise to its name. Like other shrikes, it hunts from noticeable perches and impales prey on thorns or barbed wire as the food store. #birding #birdphotography #birds
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ConQuest Adventures @conquestbirding.bsky.social · Mar 13

Scaly-throated Honeyguide notes the finely-speckled throat and barred breast. Large white patches at the base of the outer tail are conspicuous in flight. Common in dense woodland, thickets, and forest, unobtrusive bird that is most often detected by call #bird #birding www.conquestadventures.co.ke

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ConQuest Adventures @conquestbirding.bsky.social · Mar 13

Secretarybird, standing four feet tall, the graceful bird jaunt through grasses on long legs while looking for a bite to eat. Secretarybird prefer savannas with scattered acacia trees and short grasses where it can easily see while walking #birding #birds #africa www.conquestadventures.co.ke

Secretarybird, standing four feet tall, the graceful bird cruise through grasses on long legs while looking for a bite to eat. Secretarybird prefer savannas with scattered acacia trees and short grasses where it can easily see while walking. https://www.conquestadventures.co.ke/

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ConQuest Adventures @conquestbirding.bsky.social · Mar 12

African Scops Owl, a well-camouflaged bird entirely streaked and mottled gray-brown but some individuals are lightly washed brown or pale rufous #birds #birding.

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African Scops Owl, a well-camouflaged bird entirely streaked and mottled gray-brown but some individuals are lightly washed.

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