Queen Elizabeth National Park

African Buffalo

Syncerus caffer

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 23, 2012

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African Elephants

Loxodonta africana

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 23, 2012

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Jim, Leonard & Stewart

The second vehicle in our group, each with three photographers.

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 23, 2012

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Woodland Kingfisher

Halcyon senegalensis - in a tree just outside our patio doors.

Mweya Safari Lodge, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 23, 2012

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Uganda Kob

Kobus kob thomasi - the morning game drive started with a first time viewing of this antelope type.

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012

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Hamerkop nest

Scopus umbretta - very large nests, used them for several years.

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012

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Gray-backed Fiscal Shrike

Lanius excubitoroides - on Euphorbia candelabrum.

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012

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Speckled Mousebird

Colius striatus - on Euphorbia candelabrum.

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012

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Kazinga Channel

The channel joining Lake Edward and Lake George is rich with wildlife.

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012

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Unknown Butterfly

Possibly a Glider specie.

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012

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Robert Bahindi

Our excellent local guide.

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012

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Black Monkey Thorn flower

Acacia burkei

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012

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Jim James & Butterflies

We were amazed, but happy to photograph the large number of butterflies on Elephant dung.

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012

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Crimson Tip (Butterfly)

Colotis hetaera - not as numerous as other species on the Elephant dung.

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012

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Pioneer Whites (Butterfly)

Belenois aurota - obviously quite numerous.

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012

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Ring-necked Dove

Streptopelia capicola - on Euphobia candelabrum.

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012

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Lion

Panthera leo - totally unexpected.  This tree behavior is usually seen in a different area of the park.

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Lion

Panthera leo - getting ready to leave the tree because the woman in the vehicle with us disappointingly screamed when she saw the Lion.

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012

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Spotted Bush Snake

Philothamnus semivariegatus - in vines near our dining area.

Mweya Safari Lodge, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012

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Flap-necked Chameleon

Chamaeleo dilepis - just off the patio of the lodge.

Mweya Safari Lodge, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012

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Black-headed Weaver, male

Ploceus melanocephalus - with bugs for the babies.

Mweya Safari Lodge, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012

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Red-chested Sunbird

Nectarinia erythrocerca

Mweya Safari Lodge, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012

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Red-chested Sunbird

Nectarinia erythrocerca

Mweya Safari Lodge, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012

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Red-billed Firefinch

Lagonosticta senegala

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Spur-winged Lapwing

Vanellus spinosus

Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012

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African Jacana

Actophilornis africanus - walking around near Hippopotamus on floating vegetation.

Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012

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Green-backed Heron, juvenile

Butorides striata

Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012

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African Spoonbill

Platalea alba

Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012

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African Buffalo

Syncerus caffer - cooling off in the channel waters.

Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012

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Nile Crocodile

Crocodylus niloticus

Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012

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