We can explore the park all day with our driver and guide. The guide knows next to nothing about birds, but the driver is good at everything. And identifying with the books is also quite fun. I wanted to see Crowned Cranes birds, and I succeeded. They even perform courtship for us. Probably the day in the trip where we see the most different birds.
Fork-tailed drongo
Treurdrongo
Dicrurus adsimilis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 10000, distance 14.7 m
The photo shows a Fork-tailed drongo (Dicrurus adsimilis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Dicruridae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 06:50 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Red-billed firefinch
Vuurvinkje
Lagonosticta senegala
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 8000, distance 6.42 m
The photo shows a Red-billed firefinch (Lagonosticta senegala). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 06:52 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Spotted palm thrush
Gevlekte palmlijster
Cichladusa guttata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 6.56 m
The photo shows a Spotted palm thrush (Cichladusa guttata). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 07:04 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
White-headed buffalo weaver
Witkopbuffelwever
Dinemellia dinemelli
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 10000, distance 8.19 m
The photo shows a White-headed buffalo weaver (Dinemellia dinemelli). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 07:05 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Black-necked weaver
Zwartnekwever
Ploceus nigricollis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/80 sec at F4.5, ISO 10000, distance 5.20 m
The photo shows a Black-necked weaver (Ploceus nigricollis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 07:13 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Impala
Impala
Aepyceros melampus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1600, distance 30.9 m
The photo shows a Impala (Aepyceros melampus). It is a animal in the order Artiodactyla and the family Bovidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 07:42 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Mourning collared dove
Treurtortel
Streptopelia decipiens
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1000, distance 8.8 m
The photo shows a Mourning collared dove (Streptopelia decipiens). It is a bird in the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 07:56 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
White-browed coucal
Wenkbrauwspoorkoekoek
Centropus superciliosus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 800, distance 7.94 m
The photo shows a White-browed coucal (Centropus superciliosus). It is a bird in the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 07:59 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Pangani longclaw
Panganilangklauw
Macronyx aurantiigula
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 400, distance 7.54 m
The photo shows a Pangani longclaw (Macronyx aurantiigula). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Motacillidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 08:06 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Crimson-rumped waxbill
Teugelastrild
Estrilda rhodopyga
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 400, distance 16.9 m
The photo shows a Crimson-rumped waxbill (Estrilda rhodopyga). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 08:15 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Zitting cisticola
Graszanger
Cisticola juncidis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 800, distance 11.7 m
The photo shows a Zitting cisticola (Cisticola juncidis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Cisticolidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 08:18 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Isabelline wheatear
Izabeltapuit
Oenanthe isabellina
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 250, distance 21.6 m
The photo shows a Isabelline wheatear (Oenanthe isabellina). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 08:23 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Pygmy falcon
Afrikaanse dwergvalk
Polihierax semitorquatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 250, distance 31.5 m
The photo shows a Pygmy falcon (Polihierax semitorquatus). It is a bird in the order Falconiformes and the family Falconidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 08:49 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Black-winged kite
Grijze wouw
Elanus caeruleus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 200, distance 17.9 m
The photo shows a Black-winged kite (Elanus caeruleus). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 09:08 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Crowned lapwing
Diadeemkievit
Vanellus coronatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 320, distance 11.2 m
The photo shows a Crowned lapwing (Vanellus coronatus). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 09:24 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
African elephant
Afrikaanse olifant
Loxodonta africana
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 200, distance 115 m
The photo shows a African elephant (Loxodonta africana). It is a animal in the order Proboscidea and the family Elephantidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 09:36 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Black-chested snake eagle
Zwartborstslangenarend
Circaetus pectoralis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2500 sec at F6.3, ISO 200, distance 101 m
The photo shows a Black-chested snake eagle (Circaetus pectoralis). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 09:54 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Red-capped lark
Roodkapleeuwerik
Calandrella cinerea
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2500 sec at F6.3, ISO 200, distance 8.28 m
The photo shows a Red-capped lark (Calandrella cinerea). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Alaudidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 10:08 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Double-banded courser
Dubbelbandrenvogel
Rhinoptilus africanus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 320, distance 8.69 m
The photo shows a Double-banded courser (Rhinoptilus africanus). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Glareolidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 10:20 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Stout cisticola
Grote graszanger
Cisticola robustus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 400, distance 21.7 m
The photo shows a Stout cisticola (Cisticola robustus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Cisticolidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 10:27 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Kittlitz's plover
Herdersplevier
Charadrius pecuarius
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 640, distance 10.1 m
The photo shows a Kittlitz's plover (Charadrius pecuarius). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 10:41 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Blue wildebeest
Blauw wildebeest
Connochaetes taurinus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 250, distance 91.3 m
The photo shows a Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus). It is a animal in the order Artiodactyla and the family Bovidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 10:57 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Hamerkop
Hamerkop
Scopus umbretta
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 640, distance 40.1 m
The photo shows a Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Scopidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 11:33 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Western marsh harrier
Bruine kiekendief
Circus aeruginosus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 800, distance 70.2 m
The photo shows a Western marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 11:35 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Goliath heron
Reuzenreiger
Ardea goliath
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 800, distance 108 m
The photo shows a Goliath heron (Ardea goliath). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 11:36 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
White-faced whistling duck
Witwangfluiteend
Dendrocygna viduata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 640, distance 89.4 m
The photo shows a White-faced whistling duck (Dendrocygna viduata). It is a bird in the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 11:37 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Grey crowned crane
Grijze kroonkraanvogel
Balearica regulorum
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 800, distance 39.5 m
The photo shows a Grey crowned crane (Balearica regulorum). It is a bird in the order Gruiformes and the family Gruidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 11:41 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Squacco heron
Ralreiger
Ardeola ralloides
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 800, distance 14.6 m
The photo shows a Squacco heron (Ardeola ralloides). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 11:48 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Black-headed heron
Zwartkopreiger
Ardea melanocephala
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 800, distance 13.2 m
The photo shows a Black-headed heron (Ardea melanocephala). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 11:49 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Black crake
Zwart porseleinhoen
Amaurornis flavirostra
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1600, distance 19.0 m
The photo shows a Black crake (Amaurornis flavirostra). It is a bird in the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 12:05 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Long-toed lapwing (juv.)
Langteenkievit
Vanellus crassirostris
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 400, distance 35.7 m
The photo shows a Long-toed lapwing (Vanellus crassirostris). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 12:10 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Green malkoha
Groene geelsnavelmalkoha
Ceuthmochares australis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 10.7 m
The photo shows a Green malkoha (Ceuthmochares australis). It is a bird in the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 13:07 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Spur-winged goose
Spoorwiekgans
Plectropterus gambensis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 320, distance 69 m
The photo shows a Spur-winged goose (Plectropterus gambensis). It is a bird in the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 13:29 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
White-winged tern
Witvleugelstern
Chlidonias leucopterus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 250, distance 17.1 m
The photo shows a White-winged tern (Chlidonias leucopterus). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 13:33 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Little grebe
Dodaars
Tachybaptus ruficollis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 250, distance 11.5 m
The photo shows a Little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis). It is a bird in the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 13:44 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Greater flamingo
Flamingo
Phoenicopterus roseus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 200, distance 79.0 m
The photo shows a Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus). It is a bird in the order Phoenicopteriformes and the family Phoenicopteridae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 13:47 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Wood sandpiper
Bosruiter
Tringa glareola
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 400, distance 7.01 m
The photo shows a Wood sandpiper (Tringa glareola). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 13:49 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Collared pratincole
Vorkstaartplevier
Glareola pratincola
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 250, distance 4.31 m
The photo shows a Collared pratincole (Glareola pratincola). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Glareolidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 13:57 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Fischer's sparrow-lark
Bruinkapvinkleeuwerik
Eremopterix leucopareia
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2500 sec at F6.3, ISO 200, distance 7.29 m
The photo shows a Fischer's sparrow-lark (Eremopterix leucopareia). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Alaudidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 14:12 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Speke's weaver
Spekes wever
Ploceus spekei
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 400, distance 8.22 m
The photo shows a Speke's weaver (Ploceus spekei). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 14:46 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
African pipit
Kaneelpieper
Anthus cinnamomeus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 400, distance 18.3 m
The photo shows a African pipit (Anthus cinnamomeus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Motacillidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 14:52 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Great white pelican
Roze pelikaan
Pelecanus onocrotalus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.0, ISO 200, distance 42.1 m
The photo shows a Great white pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Pelecanidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 15:27 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Pied kingfisher
Bonte ijsvogel
Ceryle rudis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 250, distance 9.24 m
The photo shows a Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 15:30 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Eastern chanting goshawk
Bleke zanghavik
Melierax poliopterus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 1000, distance 39.4 m
The photo shows a Eastern chanting goshawk (Melierax poliopterus). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 16:07 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
Yellow-necked spurfowl
Geelkeelfrankolijn
Pternistis leucoscepus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 10000, distance 24.6 m
The photo shows a Yellow-necked spurfowl (Pternistis leucoscepus). It is a bird in the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 17:49 on Thursday November 06, 2025.
White-browed sparrow-weaver
Mahaliwever
Plocepasser mahali
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1250 sec at F5.6, ISO 10000, distance 24.3 m
The photo shows a White-browed sparrow-weaver (Plocepasser mahali). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Passeridae. The photo was taken at Amboseli National Park at 17:57 on Thursday November 06, 2025.