KENYA: Naro Moru

We arrived at Naro Moru River Lodge (above) in front of an approaching storm, but before it put a halt to the afternoons proceedings we did have a few excellent sightings. The grounds are lush and full of flowers making it a haven for sunbirds that included Tacazze, Bronze, Variable, both Northern Double-collared (below) and Eastern Double-collared, Scarlet-chested and many Amethyst.

Yellow-whiskered Greenbul, Dusky Flycatcher, Yellow-breasted Apalis, African Paradise Flycatcher were easily spotted and along the river a pair of elusive African Black Ducks (below) showed well. This was followed by a couple of Mountain Wagtails working their way along the small boulders strewn throughout the watercourse.

Betty spotted a Hartlaub’s Turaco (below) sitting motionless in plain view over the river – Wow! Relaxing on a porch as the rain fell harder we could see Crowned Hornbills and Montane Orioles. After dinner we could clearly hear the wonderful calls of Tree Hyraxes and Montane Nightjars.

The next morning before leaving we found obliging Golden-breasted Bunting, Brimstone Canary and the Crowned Hornbills (below) feeding on the fruit of Prickly Pears, commonly called Cactus Tuna.