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I have taken a few photos and waited for a break in the weather, as we have had torrential rain and floods across Kenya over the past month. Fortunately, we are high up on volcanic rock and not affected. Lily the pink by philip Gate Keeper, on Flickr Tricolour Orchids (1 of 1) by philip Gate Keeper, on Flickr Orchids in the garden (1 of 1) by philip Gate Keeper, on Flickr A Bulbul visits the Coelus forskohlii by philip Gate Keeper, on Flickr Bulbul (1 of 1) by philip Gate Keeper, on Flickr |
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African Paradise Flycatcher by philip Gate Keeper, on Flickr Seen in the garden today, an African Paradise Flycatcher, an adult male. The female has a shorter tail |
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A Variable Sunbird tucks into a flower, its leaves are commonly known in Kenya as Kikuyu toilet paper....thank you for liking the photos.
Variable Sunbird tucks into Coleus forskohlii by philip Gate Keeper, on Flickr |
26th December 2019, 19:26 | #234 |
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Some recent visitors to the garden over Christmas.....
African Queen by philip Gate Keeper, on Flickr Dark Blue Pansy by philip Gate Keeper, on Flickr Rose chafers by philip Gate Keeper, on Flickr Narrow green-banded swallowtail by philip Gate Keeper, on Flickr Narrow Green Band Swallowtail by philip Gate Keeper, on Flickr striped seedeater (1 of 1) by philip Gate Keeper, on Flickr |
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Seen in a hedge today, an African Queen, a wingspan 65-75mm, beautiful and elegant.
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30th December 2019, 07:12 | #236 |
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Seen yesterday in the garden, a 'Little Commodore' butterfly......
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Poetry,shear Poetry in pictures Phil,absolutely superb.
Jan & I sincerely hope 2020 will bring both Jessica & Yourself much happiness,good fortune & good Health. Keep up the good work,take care of yourselves until hopefully we may be able to meet up again Best Wishes.....John & Jan.
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I took this photo a couple of days ago of a Silvery-cheeked Hornbill, one of a pair. Quite a noisy large bird, makes a baying sound announcing its presence. In the photo, the light was bad and the bird was at 12 O'clock high....when I moved to get a better shot, it flew away. Silvery-cheeked Hornbill by philip Gate Keeper, on Flickr |
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18th January 2020, 08:05 | #239 |
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We are visiting Nanyuki for the week. Yesterday I went to visit a mechanic in the town, 145 miles north of Nairobi. The mechanic has a 1974 Ford Cortina 2000 in his yard roadworthy. He was telling me he just sold a Ford Prefect to an enthusiast. The Prefect needs a bit of work. The mechanic was happy for me to take some photos of his house and his Cortina.....
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Is that a Daihatsu Charade next to the Cortina?
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