Queen Elizabeth National Park

  • African Buffalo
    African Buffalo
    Syncerus caffer
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 23, 2012
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • African Elephants
    African Elephants
    Loxodonta africana
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 23, 2012
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Jim, Leonard & Stewart
    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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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Woodland Kingfisher
    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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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Uganda Kob
    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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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hamerkop nest
    Hamerkop nest
    Scopus umbretta - very large nests, used them for several years.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gray-backed Fiscal Shrike
    Gray-backed Fiscal Shrike
    Lanius excubitoroides - on Euphorbia candelabrum.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Speckled Mousebird
    Speckled Mousebird
    Colius striatus - on Euphorbia candelabrum.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Kazinga Channel
    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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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown Butterfly
    Unknown Butterfly
    Possibly a Glider specie.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Robert Bahindi
    Robert Bahindi
    Our excellent local guide.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black Monkey Thorn flower
    Black Monkey Thorn flower
    Acacia burkei
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Jim James & Butterflies
    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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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crimson Tip (Butterfly)
    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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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pioneer Whites (Butterfly)
    Pioneer Whites (Butterfly)
    Belenois aurota - obviously quite numerous.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ring-necked Dove
    Ring-necked Dove
    Streptopelia capicola - on Euphobia candelabrum.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion
    Lion
    Panthera leo - totally unexpected.  This tree behavior is usually seen in a different area of the park.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion
    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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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Spotted Bush Snake
    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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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Flap-necked Chameleon
    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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    Larry L. Jackson