Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • White-bearded Wildebeest, 9:25 am
    White-bearded Wildebeest, 9:25 am
    Connochaetus taurinus albojubatus, delivering - 11 minutes after birth, the newborn calf can wobble along beside the mother.
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 6, 2013
    2013-02-06#5629
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-bearded Wildebeest, 9:29 am
    White-bearded Wildebeest, 9:29 am
    Connochaetus taurinus albojubatus, delivering - 15 minutes after birth, the newborn is steadier on its feet.
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 6, 2013
    2013-02-06#5687
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-bearded Wildebeest, 9:30 am
    White-bearded Wildebeest, 9:30 am
    Connochaetus taurinus albojubatus, delivering - 16 minutes after birth, the newborn can keep up with the mother.
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 6, 2013
    2013-02-06#5692
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-bearded Wildebeest
    White-bearded Wildebeest
    Connochaetus taurinus albojubatus - Juveniles grow fast.
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 6, 2013
    2013-02-06#5713
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-bearded Wildebeest
    White-bearded Wildebeest
    Connochaetus taurinus albojubatus - We were told that juveniles keep track of their mothers by smell.
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 6, 2013
    2013-02-06#5725
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-bearded Wildebeest
    White-bearded Wildebeest
    Connochaetus taurinus albojubatus - If the juveniles loses track of its mother, it is doomed.
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 6, 2013
    2013-02-06#5738
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dung Beetle
    Dung Beetle
    There is plenty of work for these industrious beetles.
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 6, 2013
    2013-02-06#8795
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White Stork
    White Stork
    Ciconia ciconia
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 6, 2013
    2013-02-06#5802
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-bearded Wildebeest & Umbrella Thorn Tree
    White-bearded Wildebeest & Umbrella Thorn Tree
    Connochaetus taurinus albojubatus & Acacia totilis
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 6, 2013
    2013-02-06#8798
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Marabou Stork
    Marabou Stork
    Leptoptilos crumeniferus - inflated neck pouch helps to cool the bird, but is also used in courtship.
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 6, 2013
    2013-02-06#5816
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Flap-necked Chameleon
    Flap-necked Chameleon
    Chamaeleo dilepis
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 6, 2013
    2013-02-06#5831
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fischer's Lovebirds
    Fischer's Lovebirds
    Agapornis fischeri - coming to water provided by the lodge.
    Ndutu Lodge, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 6, 2013
    2013-02-06#5837
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mourning Collared Dove
    Mourning Collared Dove
    Streptopelia decipiens
    Ndutu Lodge, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 6, 2013
    2013-02-06#5853
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ring-necked Dove
    Ring-necked Dove
    Streptopelia capicola
    Ndutu Lodge, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 6, 2013
    2013-02-06#5855
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Laughing Dove
    Laughing Dove
    Streptopelia senegalensis
    Ndutu Lodge, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 6, 2013
    2013-02-06#5863
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Yellow-fronted Canaries
    Yellow-fronted Canaries
    Serinus mozambicus
    Ndutu Lodge, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 6, 2013
    2013-02-06#5870
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fischer's Lovebird
    Fischer's Lovebird
    Agapornis fischeri - coming out of a nest hole.
    Ndutu Lodge, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 6, 2013
    2013-02-06#5876
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fischer's Lovebird
    Fischer's Lovebird
    Agapornis fischeri - at the nest hole.
    Ndutu Lodge, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 6, 2013
    2013-02-06#5877
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fischer's Lovebirds, Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu & Yellow-fronted Canaries
    Fischer's Lovebirds, Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu & Yellow-fronted Canaries
    Agapornis fischeri, Uraeginthus bengalus & Serinus mozambicus
    Ndutu Lodge, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 6, 2013
    2013-02-06#5887
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu
    Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu
    Uraeginthus bengalus, females
    Ndutu Lodge, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 6, 2013
    2013-02-06#5888
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Golden-backed Weaver
    Golden-backed Weaver
    Ploceus jacksoni, female
    Ndutu Lodge, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 6, 2013
    2013-02-06#5907
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cheetah
    Cheetah
    Acinonyx jubatus, female
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 6, 2013
    2013-02-06#5925
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cheetah
    Cheetah
    Acinonyx jubatus, juvenile
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 6, 2013
    2013-02-06#5937
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Safari Vehicle & Dust
    Safari Vehicle & Dust
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 6, 2013
    2013-02-06#8805
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bat-eared Fox
    Bat-eared Fox
    Otocyon megalotis
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 6, 2013
    2013-02-06#5968
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bat-eared Foxes
    Bat-eared Foxes
    Otocyon megalotis
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 6, 2013
    2013-02-06#5987
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunrise
    Sunrise
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#8808
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunrise & Secretarybird
    Sunrise & Secretarybird
    Sunrise & Sagittarius serpentarius
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#8817
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunrise & Secretarybird
    Sunrise & Secretarybird
    Sunrise & Sagittarius serpentarius
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#5999
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Stillborn Zebra
    Stillborn Zebra
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#8818
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cheetahs
    Cheetahs
    Acinonyx jubatus, mother and 2 juveniles
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6041
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cheetahs
    Cheetahs
    Acinonyx jubatus, mother and playful juveniles
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6058
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cheetahs
    Cheetahs
    Acinonyx jubatus, mother and 2 juveniles
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6065
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cheetahs
    Cheetahs
    Acinonyx jubatus, mother and playful juveniles
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6076
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cheetahs
    Cheetahs
    Acinonyx jubatus, mother and juvenile - the Zebras are alert but probably not at risk.
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#8821
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cheetah
    Cheetah
    Acinonyx jubatus - this juvenile has climbed into a thorn tree, but made an awkward descent.
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6139
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cheetah & Bat-eared Fox
    Cheetah & Bat-eared Fox
    Acinonyx jubatus & Otocyon megalotis - the juvenile Cheetah decided to chase/kill the Bat-eared Fox.
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6166
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cheetah & Bat-eared Fox
    Cheetah & Bat-eared Fox
    Acinonyx jubatus & Otocyon megalotis - fast and nimble, the Bat-eared Fox stayed just ahead of the Cheetah.
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6167
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cheetah & Bat-eared Fox
    Cheetah & Bat-eared Fox
    Acinonyx jubatus & Otocyon megalotis
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6169
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cheetah & Bat-eared Fox
    Cheetah & Bat-eared Fox
    Acinonyx jubatus & Otocyon megalotis - another Bat-eared Fox chased the Cheetah from behind and eventually ruined the chase.
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6171
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Euphorbia specie flowers
    Euphorbia specie flowers
    Ndutu Lodge, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6182
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fischer's Lovebird
    Fischer's Lovebird
    Agapornis fischeri - at the nest hole
    Ndutu Lodge, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6187
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fischer's Lovebirds
    Fischer's Lovebirds
    Agapornis fischeri - pair at the nest hole.
    Ndutu Lodge, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6189
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mourning Collared Doves
    Mourning Collared Doves
    Streptopelia decipiens
    Ndutu Lodge, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6210
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grey Woodpecker
    Grey Woodpecker
    Dendropicos goertae
    Ndutu Lodge, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6220
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fischer's Lovebirds
    Fischer's Lovebirds
    Agapornis fischeri
    Ndutu Lodge, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6265
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fischer's Lovebirds
    Fischer's Lovebirds
    Agapornis fischeri
    Ndutu Lodge, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6268
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Northern White-crowned Shrike
    Northern White-crowned Shrike
    Eurocephalus rueppelli
    Ndutu Lodge, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6304
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Stu & Debbie, Breakfast Spot
    Stu & Debbie, Breakfast Spot
    Our very good guide.
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#8830
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Thomson's Gazelle
    Thomson's Gazelle
    Eudorcas thomsonii, juvenile
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6305
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Leopard & White Stork
    Leopard & White Stork
    Panthera pardus & Ciconia ciconia - every safari vehicle for miles came to see this.
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6325
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Leopard & White Stork
    Leopard & White Stork
    Panthera pardus & Ciconia ciconia
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6335
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Leopard & White Stork
    Leopard & White Stork
    Panthera pardus & Ciconia ciconia
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6348
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Leopard
    Leopard
    Panthera pardus
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6355
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-bearded Wildebeest
    White-bearded Wildebeest
    Connochaetes taurnius albojubatus - crossing the lake rather than going around the nearby end.
    Lake Ndutu, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6405
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-bearded Wildebeest
    White-bearded Wildebeest
    Connochaetes taurnius albojubatus
    Lake Ndutu, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6439
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-bearded Wildebeest
    White-bearded Wildebeest
    Connochaetes taurnius albojubatus
    Lake Ndutu, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#8837
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-bearded Wildebeest
    White-bearded Wildebeest
    Connochaetes taurnius albojubatu - a few nervous animals in the herd.
    Lake Ndutu, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6454
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Plains Zebra
    Plains Zebra
    Equus burchelli
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6466
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-bearded Wildebeest
    White-bearded Wildebeest
    Connochaetes taurnius albojubatus
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6483
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-bearded Wildebeest
    White-bearded Wildebeest
    Connochaetes taurnius albojubatus
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6485
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White Stork
    White Stork
    Ciconia ciconia
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 7, 2013
    2013-02-07#6508
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunrise
    Sunrise
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 8, 2013
    2013-02-08#8843
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Secretarybird
    Secretarybird
    Sagittarius serpentarius
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 8, 2013
    2013-02-08#8859
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wattled Starlings
    Wattled Starlings
    Creatophora cinerea
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 8, 2013
    2013-02-08#6547
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-bearded Wildebeest
    White-bearded Wildebeest
    Connochaetes taurinus albojubatus & newborn - we watched another birth.
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 8, 2013
    2013-02-08#6569
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-bearded Wildebeest
    White-bearded Wildebeest
    Connochaetes taurinus albojubatus & newborn
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 8, 2013
    2013-02-08#6575
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-bearded Wildebeest
    White-bearded Wildebeest
    Connochaetes taurinus albojubatus, newborn attempting to nurse shortly after birth.
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 8, 2013
    2013-02-08#6588
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-bearded Wildebeest & Umbrella Thorn Tree
    White-bearded Wildebeest & Umbrella Thorn Tree
    Connochaetes taurinus albojubatus & Acacia tortilis
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 8, 2013
    2013-02-08#8874
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Masai Giraffes
    Masai Giraffes
    Giraffa camelopardalis tippleskirchi
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 8, 2013
    2013-02-08#8878
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Marabou Stork
    Marabou Stork
    Leptoptilos crumeniferus - throat pouch inflated for cooling purposes.
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 8, 2013
    2013-02-08#6637
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Plains Zebra
    Plains Zebra
    Equus burchelli, juvenile nursing
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 8, 2013
    2013-02-08#8890
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lions
    Lions
    Panthera leo - full bellies
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 8, 2013
    2013-02-08#8892
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Steenbok
    Steenbok
    Raphicerus campestris male
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 8, 2013
    2013-02-08#6648
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cheetah
    Cheetah
    Acinonyx jubatus, female
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 8, 2013
    2013-02-08#6666
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cheetahs
    Cheetahs
    Acinonyx jubatus - female has just scent-marked the tree.
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 8, 2013
    2013-02-08#6699
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lions
    Lions
    Panthera leo, juveniles in deep brush.
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 8, 2013
    2013-02-09#8916
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lions
    Lions
    Panthera leo, juveniles with full bellies.
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 8, 2013
    2013-02-09#6713
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion
    Lion
    Panthera leo, female
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 8, 2013
    2013-02-09#6716
    Larry L. Jackson
  • African Buffalo
    African Buffalo
    Syncerus caffer, males
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 8, 2013
    2013-02-09#6726
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Thomson's Gazelle
    Thomson's Gazelle
    Eudorcas thomsonii, male
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 8, 2013
    2013-02-09#6734
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-bearded Wildebeest
    White-bearded Wildebeest
    Connochaetes taurinus albojubatus
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 8, 2013
    2013-02-09#6746
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-bearded Wildebeest
    White-bearded Wildebeest
    Connochaetes taurinus albojubatus - on the move
    Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 8, 2013
    2013-02-09#6767
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Radjab, Debbie, Silas, LJax, James, Rod, Cheryl & Ian
    Radjab, Debbie, Silas, LJax, James, Rod, Cheryl & Ian
    Five guests and the drivers of our 3 vehicles.
    Ndutu Airport, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 8, 2013
    2013-02-09#8931
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Debbie, Silas & LJax
    Debbie, Silas & LJax
    Silas has been our driver on a couple of trips, a great guy.
    Ndutu Airport, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 8, 2013
    2013-02-09#8934
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cessna 208B, Grand Caravan
    Cessna 208B, Grand Caravan
    A popular workhorse of an aircraft in much of Africa.
    Ndutu Airport, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, February 8, 2013
    2013-02-09#0013
    Larry L. Jackson