We have a night flight to Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. Just after nine o'clock we arrive at Pumbaa Farmhouse + Cottages. It is a very beautiful house of the owners, surrounded by a large garden with a swimming pool and a number of lodges. The garden has been completely redesigned with local species. The peace and space are clearly appreciated by the birds and other animals. It's a fun way to get used to the environment and get to know the people. A successful place!
Hartlaub's turaco
Hartlaubs toerako
Tauraco hartlaubi
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 4000, distance 21.6 m
The photo shows a Hartlaub's turaco (Tauraco hartlaubi). It is a bird in the order Musophagiformes and the family Musophagidae. The photo was taken at Pumbaa Farmhouse & Cottages at 05:59 on Sunday November 02, 2025.
Abyssinian thrush
Afrikaanse berglijster
Turdus abyssinicus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 800, distance 15.4 m
The photo shows a Abyssinian thrush (Turdus abyssinicus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Turdidae. The photo was taken at Pumbaa Farmhouse & Cottages at 06:22 on Sunday November 02, 2025.
Cinnamon-chested bee-eater
Bergbijeneter
Merops oreobates
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 4000, distance 13.3 m
The photo shows a Cinnamon-chested bee-eater (Merops oreobates). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Meropidae. The photo was taken at Pumbaa Farmhouse & Cottages at 06:28 on Sunday November 02, 2025.
Unstriped ground squirrel
Ongestreepte grondeekhoorn
Xerus rutilus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 8000, distance 9.77 m
The photo shows a Unstriped ground squirrel (Xerus rutilus). It is a animal in the order Rodentia and the family Sciuridae. The photo was taken at Pumbaa Farmhouse & Cottages at 06:29 on Sunday November 02, 2025.
Amethyst sunbird ♂
Amethisthoningzuiger
Chalcomitra amethystina
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 10000, distance 7.08 m
The photo shows a Amethyst sunbird (Chalcomitra amethystina). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Nectariniidae. The photo was taken at Pumbaa Farmhouse & Cottages at 06:53 on Sunday November 02, 2025.
Variable sunbird
Ornaathoningzuiger
Cinnyris venustus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 9.15 m
The photo shows a Variable sunbird (Cinnyris venustus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Nectariniidae. The photo was taken at Pumbaa Farmhouse & Cottages at 06:54 on Sunday November 02, 2025.
Bronze mannikin
Gewoon ekstertje
Lonchura cucullata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 4000, distance 14.4 m
The photo shows a Bronze mannikin (Lonchura cucullata). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae. The photo was taken at Pumbaa Farmhouse & Cottages at 10:16 on Sunday November 02, 2025.
Amethyst sunbird ♀
Amethisthoningzuiger
Chalcomitra amethystina
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 10000, distance 8.59 m
The photo shows a Amethyst sunbird (Chalcomitra amethystina). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Nectariniidae. The photo was taken at Pumbaa Farmhouse & Cottages at 10:22 on Sunday November 02, 2025.