Mark Scheflen
@markscheflen.bsky.social
I love art, photography and travel. Lately bird photography has been my interest and compassion. Birding website: https://markscheflen.com/ https://kiboko.org
The three-horned chameleon, or Jackson’s chameleon (Trioceros jacksonii), is native to East Africa and known for the males’ three horns. It can change color to camouflage, regulate body temperature, and communicate with rivals or mates. #markscheflencom #bwindiimpenetrablenationalpark
November 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The three-horned chameleon, or Jackson’s chameleon (Trioceros jacksonii), is native to East Africa and known for the males’ three horns. It can change color to camouflage, regulate body temperature, and communicate with rivals or mates. #markscheflencom #bwindiimpenetrablenationalpark
Grey crowned cranes are striking and iconic birds found in wetlands, grasslands, and agricultural areas of east and southern Africa. Thye are perform elaborate courtship dances. markscheflen.com #uganda #birdsofeastafrica #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birds #birdphotography #biodiversity #cranes #conservation
November 24, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Grey crowned cranes are striking and iconic birds found in wetlands, grasslands, and agricultural areas of east and southern Africa. Thye are perform elaborate courtship dances. markscheflen.com #uganda #birdsofeastafrica #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birds #birdphotography #biodiversity #cranes #conservation
Male Three-Horned Chameleon is a distinctive chameleon found in the montane forests of western & central Africa. Lives in high-elevations and feeds on insects. Habitat loss poses long-term stability. markscheflen.com #biodiversity #uganda #buhoma #UG #biodiversity #conservationphotography
November 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Male Three-Horned Chameleon is a distinctive chameleon found in the montane forests of western & central Africa. Lives in high-elevations and feeds on insects. Habitat loss poses long-term stability. markscheflen.com #biodiversity #uganda #buhoma #UG #biodiversity #conservationphotography
Male Three-Horned Chameleon a montane chameleon found western Uganda, known for the male’s three facial horns. Lives in high-elevation forests and feeds on insects. Habitat loss is threat. markscheflen.com #threehornedchameleon #bwindiimpenetrableforest #uganda #Buhoma
November 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Male Three-Horned Chameleon a montane chameleon found western Uganda, known for the male’s three facial horns. Lives in high-elevation forests and feeds on insects. Habitat loss is threat. markscheflen.com #threehornedchameleon #bwindiimpenetrableforest #uganda #Buhoma
Tropical #boubou with caterpillar is a medium-sized shrike-like bird with striking black-and-white plumage and its beautiful synchronized duet calls between mates. Found across eastern and central Africa. markscheflen.com #kisoro #uganda #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birds #birdphotography #birdlovers #bird
November 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Tropical #boubou with caterpillar is a medium-sized shrike-like bird with striking black-and-white plumage and its beautiful synchronized duet calls between mates. Found across eastern and central Africa. markscheflen.com #kisoro #uganda #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birds #birdphotography #birdlovers #bird
African Olive Pigeon is a large, dark pigeon found in eastern and southern Africa, mainly in montane forests. Dark maroon-brown plumage, yellow eyes, and yellow legs. The species feeds on fruits and wild olive trees often forages high in the canopy. markscheflen.com #bwindiimpenetrableforest #Uganda
November 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
African Olive Pigeon is a large, dark pigeon found in eastern and southern Africa, mainly in montane forests. Dark maroon-brown plumage, yellow eyes, and yellow legs. The species feeds on fruits and wild olive trees often forages high in the canopy. markscheflen.com #bwindiimpenetrableforest #Uganda
Black-throated Apalis a small bird, inhabits montane forests feeding on insects. Known for its melodic, ringing "juu-jee", forages in pairs or family groups within the forest canopies. markscheflen.com #bwindiimpenetrableforest #uganda #birds #bird #apalis #biodiversity #birdphotography #forests
November 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Black-throated Apalis a small bird, inhabits montane forests feeding on insects. Known for its melodic, ringing "juu-jee", forages in pairs or family groups within the forest canopies. markscheflen.com #bwindiimpenetrableforest #uganda #birds #bird #apalis #biodiversity #birdphotography #forests
Gray-crowned Cranes, Lake Bunyuni, Uganda markscheflen.com #birdseenin2025 #lakebunyuni #uganda #birds #bird #birdsofeastafrica #graycrownedcranes #cranes #birdsseenin2025 #statebirdofuganda
November 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Gray-crowned Cranes, Lake Bunyuni, Uganda markscheflen.com #birdseenin2025 #lakebunyuni #uganda #birds #bird #birdsofeastafrica #graycrownedcranes #cranes #birdsseenin2025 #statebirdofuganda
Gray-cheeked Thrush, Loch, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #graycheekedthrush #birdseenin2025 #thrush #biodiversity #conservationphotography #wildlifephotography #birds #bird #wildlifeconservation #birdlovers #birdoftheday #thrushes #birdmigration #birding
November 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Gray-cheeked Thrush, Loch, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #graycheekedthrush #birdseenin2025 #thrush #biodiversity #conservationphotography #wildlifephotography #birds #bird #wildlifeconservation #birdlovers #birdoftheday #thrushes #birdmigration #birding
Red-cheeked cordon-bleu is a small African finch. They live in savannas and villages Sub-Saharan Africa, eats mainly seeds and known for male’s charming courtship dance. #Rwanda #birdsofeastafrica markscheflen.com #biodiversity #birdsseenin2025 #birds #birdphotography #conservationphotography #bird
November 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Red-cheeked cordon-bleu is a small African finch. They live in savannas and villages Sub-Saharan Africa, eats mainly seeds and known for male’s charming courtship dance. #Rwanda #birdsofeastafrica markscheflen.com #biodiversity #birdsseenin2025 #birds #birdphotography #conservationphotography #bird
American Kestral, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #amerciankestral #birds #birdseenin2025merican #kestrals #birdsofprey #biodiversity #birdwatching #birdlovers #biodiversity #orinthologyphotography #orinthology #wildlifeconservation #wildbirdphotography #birdoftheday #wildbird
November 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
African Elephant, Tsavo National Park West, Kenya #wildelephant markscheflen.com #wildlifeafrica #kenyanwildlife #tsavonationalpark #elephantpoaching #wildlifephotography #kenyanationalparks #animalpoaching #biodiversity #conservationphotography #wildlifeconservation #animalscience #wildlife #mammal
November 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
African Elephant, Tsavo National Park West, Kenya #wildelephant markscheflen.com #wildlifeafrica #kenyanwildlife #tsavonationalpark #elephantpoaching #wildlifephotography #kenyanationalparks #animalpoaching #biodiversity #conservationphotography #wildlifeconservation #animalscience #wildlife #mammal
Golden-crowned Kinglet, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #goldencrownedkingle #birdseenin2025 #kinglets #birdphotography #birds #birdseenin2025 #kinglets #biodiversity #conservationphotography #wildlifeconservation #wildlifephotography #wildbirds #birdlovers #bird
November 16, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Golden-crowned Kinglet, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #goldencrownedkingle #birdseenin2025 #kinglets #birdphotography #birds #birdseenin2025 #kinglets #biodiversity #conservationphotography #wildlifeconservation #wildlifephotography #wildbirds #birdlovers #bird
Winter Wren, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #winterwren #birds #birdseenin2025 #wrens #birds #birdseenin2025 #kinglets #birdsofnorthamerica #fallmigration #biodiversity #conservationphotography #wildlifeconservation #wildlifephotography #wildbirds #birdlovers #bird #biodiversity
November 14, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Winter Wren, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #winterwren #birds #birdseenin2025 #wrens #birds #birdseenin2025 #kinglets #birdsofnorthamerica #fallmigration #biodiversity #conservationphotography #wildlifeconservation #wildlifephotography #wildbirds #birdlovers #bird #biodiversity
Pale-throated #Greenbul a medium-sized songbird found in central and eastern Africa, mostly in forests and woodland edges. Typically feeds on insects and fruit seen foraging in pairs or small mixed flocks. markscheflen.com #birdseenin2025 #lakebunyuni #uganda #birds #biodiversity #birdphotography
November 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Pale-throated #Greenbul a medium-sized songbird found in central and eastern Africa, mostly in forests and woodland edges. Typically feeds on insects and fruit seen foraging in pairs or small mixed flocks. markscheflen.com #birdseenin2025 #lakebunyuni #uganda #birds #biodiversity #birdphotography
Chubb's #Cisticola a small brownish #warbler found in montane forests of Central and East Africa. This #bird is known for its loud, varied song, prefers dense undergrowth near forest edges. Photo: #LakeChahafi #Uganda markscheflen.com #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birdsphotography #biodiversity #birds
November 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Chubb's #Cisticola a small brownish #warbler found in montane forests of Central and East Africa. This #bird is known for its loud, varied song, prefers dense undergrowth near forest edges. Photo: #LakeChahafi #Uganda markscheflen.com #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birdsphotography #biodiversity #birds
Hermit Thrush, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #hermitthrush #centralpark #birds #biodiversity #conservationphotography #birds #birdseenin2025 #kinglets #birdsofnorthamerica #biodiversity #conservationphotography #wildlifeconservation #wildlifephotography #birdlovers #bird
November 13, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Golden-crowned Kinglet, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #goldencrownedkinglet #centralpark #birds #birdseenin2025 #kinglets #birdsofnorthamerica #fallmigration #biodiversity #conservationphotography #wildlifeconservation #wildlifephotography #wildbirds #birdlovers #bird
November 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Golden-crowned Kinglet, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #goldencrownedkinglet #centralpark #birds #birdseenin2025 #kinglets #birdsofnorthamerica #fallmigration #biodiversity #conservationphotography #wildbirdconservation #wildlifephotography #wildbird
November 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Golden-crowned Kinglet, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #goldencrownedkinglet #centralpark #birds #birdseenin2025 #kinglets #birdsofnorthamerica #fallmigration #biodiversity #conservationphotography #wildbirdconservation #wildlifephotography #wildbird
#PiedKingfishers have a unique feature for their ability to hover for long periods of time while hunting, beating their wings rapidly before diving to catch fish—something rare. Photographed: #LakeBunyonyi, #Uganda #biodiversity markscheflen.com #birds #birdphotography #birdlovers #birdseenin2025
November 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
#PiedKingfishers have a unique feature for their ability to hover for long periods of time while hunting, beating their wings rapidly before diving to catch fish—something rare. Photographed: #LakeBunyonyi, #Uganda #biodiversity markscheflen.com #birds #birdphotography #birdlovers #birdseenin2025
White-breasted Nuthatch with insect, Northwoods, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #whitebreastednuthatch #centralpark #birds #birdseenin2025 #conservationphotography #birdsofamerica #birds #bird #nuthatches #biodiversity #birdphotography #wildlifeconservation #wildbirds
November 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
White-breasted Nuthatch with insect, Northwoods, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #whitebreastednuthatch #centralpark #birds #birdseenin2025 #conservationphotography #birdsofamerica #birds #bird #nuthatches #biodiversity #birdphotography #wildlifeconservation #wildbirds
Greater Swamp Warbler with an insect, Lake Chahafi, Uganda #greaterswampwarbler #birdsofafrica #birdsofuganda #warblerofafrica #biodiversity #conservationphotography #ornithology #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birds #bird #kisoro #warblers #birdphotography markscheflen.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Greater Swamp Warbler with an insect, Lake Chahafi, Uganda #greaterswampwarbler #birdsofafrica #birdsofuganda #warblerofafrica #biodiversity #conservationphotography #ornithology #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birds #bird #kisoro #warblers #birdphotography markscheflen.com
Barred Owl, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #barredowl #owl #centralpark #birds #birdseenin2025 #conservationphotography #naturephotography #biodiversity #wildlifeplanet #birds #BirdsSeenIn2025 #bird #wildbirds #birding #wildlifeconservation #birdsofprey #biodiversity
November 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
American Kestral, Compost area, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #amerciankestral #centralpark #birds #birdseenin2025 #conservationphotography #naturephotography #biodiversity #wildlifeplanet #birds #BirdsSeenIn2025 #fallmigration #bird #birding #wildlifeconservation #birdsofprey
November 9, 2025 at 3:17 PM
American Kestral, Compost area, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #amerciankestral #centralpark #birds #birdseenin2025 #conservationphotography #naturephotography #biodiversity #wildlifeplanet #birds #BirdsSeenIn2025 #fallmigration #bird #birding #wildlifeconservation #birdsofprey