In English times there were many tea plantations near Nairobi. The climate is pleasant;nice and warm but not hot, due to the altitude of almost 2000 meters. We visit a tea plantation that is now mainly used to entertain and feed people. The area is very beautiful: green, hilly and small-scale. Fortunately, a highway to the north had recently been built, so the ride only took half an hour instead of more than two hours.
Bronze mannikin
Gewoon ekstertje
Lonchura cucullata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/500 sec at F4.5, ISO 3200, distance 9.02 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 07:38 on Tuesday November 04, 2025.
Variable sunbird
Ornaathoningzuiger
Cinnyris venustus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/500 sec at F4.5, ISO 2000, distance 6.27 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 07:51 on Tuesday November 04, 2025.
African dusky flycatcher
Kaapse vliegenvanger
Muscicapa adusta
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 8000, distance 6.26 m
The photo shows a African dusky flycatcher (Muscicapa adusta). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae. The photo was taken at Twin River Resort at 11:16 on Tuesday November 04, 2025.
White-eyed slaty flycatcher
Bergdrongovliegenvanger
Dioptrornis fischeri
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1250, distance 22.5 m
The photo shows a White-eyed slaty flycatcher (Dioptrornis fischeri). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae. The photo was taken at Twin River Resort at 11:38 on Tuesday November 04, 2025.
Black kite
Zwarte wouw
Milvus migrans
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 200, distance 125 m
The photo shows a Black kite (Milvus migrans). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Twin River Resort at 11:39 on Tuesday November 04, 2025.
Vitelline masked weaver
Dottergele wever
Ploceus vitellinus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1250, distance 9.84 m
The photo shows a Vitelline masked weaver (Ploceus vitellinus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae. The photo was taken at Twin River Resort at 11:40 on Tuesday November 04, 2025.
Streaky seedeater
Gestreepte kanarie
Crithagra striolata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 10000, distance 8.52 m
The photo shows a Streaky seedeater (Crithagra striolata). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae. The photo was taken at Twin River Resort at 12:35 on Tuesday November 04, 2025.