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  • African Buffalo
    African Buffalo
    Syncerus caffer
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 23, 2012
    2012-05-23#0747
    Larry L. Jackson
  • African Elephants
    African Elephants
    Loxodonta africana
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 23, 2012
    2012-05-23#0351
    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
    2012-05-23#0355
    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
    2012-05-23#0774
    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
    2012-05-24#0818
    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
    2012-05-24#0358
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gray-backed Fiscal Shrike
    Gray-backed Fiscal Shrike
    Lanius excubitoroides - on Euphorbia candelabrum.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#0850
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Speckled Mousebird
    Speckled Mousebird
    Colius striatus - on Euphorbia candelabrum.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#0862
    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
    2012-05-24#0360
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown Butterfly
    Unknown Butterfly
    Possibly a Glider specie.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#0878
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Robert Bahindi
    Robert Bahindi
    Our excellent local guide.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#0414
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black Monkey Thorn flower
    Black Monkey Thorn flower
    Acacia burkei
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#0883
    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
    2012-05-24#0885
    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
    2012-05-24#0912
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pioneer Whites (Butterfly)
    Pioneer Whites (Butterfly)
    Belenois aurota - obviously quite numerous.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#0913
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ring-necked Dove
    Ring-necked Dove
    Streptopelia capicola - on Euphobia candelabrum.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#0926
    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
    2012-05-24#0972
    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
    2012-05-24#0985
    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
    2012-05-24#0462
    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
    2012-05-24#0474
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black-headed Weaver, male
    Black-headed Weaver, male
    Ploceus melanocephalus - with bugs for the babies.
    Mweya Safari Lodge, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1025
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red-chested Sunbird
    Red-chested Sunbird
    Nectarinia erythrocerca
    Mweya Safari Lodge, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1048
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red-chested Sunbird
    Red-chested Sunbird
    Nectarinia erythrocerca
    Mweya Safari Lodge, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1062
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red-billed Firefinch
    Red-billed Firefinch
    Lagonosticta senegala
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1098
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Spur-winged Lapwing
    Spur-winged Lapwing
    Vanellus spinosus
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1103
    Larry L. Jackson
  • African Jacana
    African Jacana
    Actophilornis africanus - walking around near Hippopotamus on floating vegetation.
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1133
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Green-backed Heron, juvenile
    Green-backed Heron, juvenile
    Butorides striata
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1145
    Larry L. Jackson
  • African Spoonbill
    African Spoonbill
    Platalea alba
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1213
    Larry L. Jackson
  • African Buffalo
    African Buffalo
    Syncerus caffer - cooling off in the channel waters.
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1222
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Nile Crocodile
    Nile Crocodile
    Crocodylus niloticus
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1229
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Goliath Heron
    Goliath Heron
    Ardea goliath - with a Water Thick-knee and a Pied Kingfisher.
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1238
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pied Kingfisher
    Pied Kingfisher
    Ceryle rudis
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1245
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pied Kingfishers
    Pied Kingfishers
    Ceryle rudis
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1249
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lesser Masked Weaver, male
    Lesser Masked Weaver, male
    Ploceus intermedius - starting a new nest with only the first loop complete and attached to the Acacia branch.
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1257
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Little Egret
    Little Egret
    Egretta garzetta - easy to identify with their yellow feet.
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1278
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black Crake
    Black Crake
    Amauronis flavirostra - long toes allow them to walk on floating vegetation.
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1289
    Larry L. Jackson
  • African Elephant, bull
    African Elephant, bull
    Loxodonta africana
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1308
    Larry L. Jackson
  • African Elephant, bull
    African Elephant, bull
    Loxodonta africana - large numbers of wildlife come to the edge of the channel to drink.
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#0530
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Intermediate Egret
    Intermediate Egret
    Egretta intermedia
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1309
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hadada Ibis
    Hadada Ibis
    Bostrychia hagedash
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1319
    Larry L. Jackson
  • African Elephant, bull
    African Elephant, bull
    Loxodonta africana
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#0544
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black-headed Weaver, male
    Black-headed Weaver, male
    Ploceus melanocephalus - with a freshly completed nest.
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1374
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Malachite Kingfisher
    Malachite Kingfisher
    Alcedo cristata
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1395
    Larry L. Jackson
  • African Fish Eagle
    African Fish Eagle
    Haliaeetus vocifer
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1419
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Nile Crocodile
    Nile Crocodile
    Crocodylus niloticus
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1433
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-breasted Cormorant
    White-breasted Cormorant
    Phalacrocorax lucidus
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1465
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Yellow-billed Stork
    Yellow-billed Stork
    Mycteria ibis
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1467
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ruppell's Long-tailed Starling
    Ruppell's Long-tailed Starling
    Lamprotornis purpuropterus
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1500
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Palm-nut Vulture, juvenlie
    Palm-nut Vulture, juvenlie
    Gypohierax angolensis - with a lot of flying bugs drawn to whatever it has been eating.
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1503
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Malachite Kingfishers
    Malachite Kingfishers
    Alcedo cristata - with a Dragonfly for the juvenile behind.
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1517
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Malachite Kingfishers
    Malachite Kingfishers
    Alcedo cristata - getting ready to feed the juvenile.
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1523
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Malachite Kingfishers
    Malachite Kingfishers
    Alcedo cristata - after putting the Dragonfly in the juveniles bill.
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1529
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hippopotamus
    Hippopotamus
    Hippopotamus amphibius - showing very large lower canine teeth.
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#0632
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Egyptian Geese
    Egyptian Geese
    Alopochen aegyptiaca - adults and juveniles.
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1550
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Children
    Children
    Coming to the channel to get water.
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#0665
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Boats
    Boats
    Unusually shaped boats.
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#0666
    Larry L. Jackson
  • African Skimmers
    African Skimmers
    Rynchops flavirostris
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1617
    Larry L. Jackson
  • African Skimmers
    African Skimmers
    Rynchops flavirostris
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1631
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Uganda Kob
    Uganda Kob
    Kobus kob thomasi - female with nursing juvenile.
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1643
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Goliath Heron
    Goliath Heron
    Ardea goliath
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1650
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pink-backed Pelican
    Pink-backed Pelican
    Pelecanus rufescens
    Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 24, 2012
    2012-05-24#1666
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunrise over the Kazinga Channel
    Sunrise over the Kazinga Channel
    Mweya Safari Lodge, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 25, 2012
    2012-05-25#0761
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pool
    Pool
    Mweya Safari Lodge, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 25, 2012
    2012-05-25#0762
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Giant Forest Hogs
    Giant Forest Hogs
    Hylochoerus meinertzhageni
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 25, 2012
    2012-05-25#1678
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Verreaux's Eagle Owl
    Verreaux's Eagle Owl
    Bubo lacteus - on Euphorbia candelabrum.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 25, 2012
    2012-05-25#1689
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Verreaux's Eagle Owl & African Harrier Hawk
    Verreaux's Eagle Owl & African Harrier Hawk
    Bubo lacteus & Polyboroides typus - Verreaux's Eagle Owl being harassed by an African Harrier Hawk.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 25, 2012
    2012-05-25#1704
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black Kite
    Black Kite
    Milvus migrans - also alarmed by the Verreaux's Eagle Owl.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 25, 2012
    2012-05-25#1731
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grey Kestrel
    Grey Kestrel
    Falco ardosiaceus - on Euphorbia candelabrum.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 25, 2012
    2012-05-25#1750
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grey Kestrel
    Grey Kestrel
    Falco ardosiaceus
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 25, 2012
    2012-05-25#1773
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bridge Construction
    Bridge Construction
    The lack of a new bridge caused us to take a long detour.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 25, 2012
    2012-05-25#0784
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red-collared Widowbird
    Red-collared Widowbird
    Euplectes ardens
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 25, 2012
    2012-05-25#1830
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Moustached Grass Warbler
    Moustached Grass Warbler
    Melocichla mentalis
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 25, 2012
    2012-05-25#1848
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Schoolgirls
    Schoolgirls
    near Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 25, 2012
    2012-05-25#1876
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Goat
    Goat
    Unique coloration
    near Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 25, 2012
    2012-05-25#0794
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lawrence Weitz & Muddy Road
    Lawrence Weitz & Muddy Road
    Our South African guide checking his route around stalled tankers.
    near Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 25, 2012
    2012-05-25#0798
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lawrence Weitz & Muddy Road
    Lawrence Weitz & Muddy Road
    Rather than waiting hours, our South African guide rammed through the muddy embankment and got around the stuck tankers.
    near Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 25, 2012
    2012-05-25#0802
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bos taurus
    Bos taurus
    Ankole Cattle
    near Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 25, 2012
    2012-05-25#0810
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Salon
    Salon
    Hair cutting and sale of phone minutes.
    near Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 25, 2012
    2012-05-25#0815
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Potato Tree
    Potato Tree
    Solanum macranthum
    near Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 25, 2012
    2012-05-25#0820
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Vervet Monkey
    Vervet Monkey
    Cercopithecus pygerythrus - yawning and showing very long canine teeth.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 25, 2012
    2012-05-25#1910
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Uganda Kob, male
    Uganda Kob, male
    Kobus kob thomasi
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 25, 2012
    2012-05-25#2062
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gray Crowned Crane
    Gray Crowned Crane
    Balearica regulorum
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 25, 2012
    2012-05-25#2079
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red-necked Spurfowl
    Red-necked Spurfowl
    Pternistis afer - probably a male announcing his territorial claim.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 25, 2012
    2012-05-25#2179
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown Nightjar
    Unknown Nightjar
    Unknown Nightjar - possibly a slender-tail Nightjar.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 25, 2012
    2012-05-25#2223
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Topi
    Topi
    Damaliscus lunatus
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 25, 2012
    2012-05-25#0895
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Topi
    Topi
    Damaliscus lunatus
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 25, 2012
    2012-05-25#0917
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunset Acacia Tree
    Sunset Acacia Tree
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 25, 2012
    2012-05-25#0941
    Larry L. Jackson
  • African Buffalo at Sunrise
    African Buffalo at Sunrise
    Syncerus caffer - in the soft light of early morning.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 26, 2012
    2012-05-26#2279
    Larry L. Jackson
  • African Wattled Lapwing
    African Wattled Lapwing
    Vanellus senegallus
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 26, 2012
    2012-05-26#2301
    Larry L. Jackson
  • African Buffalo
    African Buffalo
    Syncerus caffer - after a thorough wallow in mud.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 26, 2012
    2012-05-26#0955
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rufous-naped Lark
    Rufous-naped Lark
    Mirafra africana - singing from a territorial perch.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 26, 2012
    2012-05-26#2338
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Levaillant's Cuckoo
    Levaillant's Cuckoo
    Clamator levaillantii
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 26, 2012
    2012-05-26#2359
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Yellow-throated Longclaw
    Yellow-throated Longclaw
    Macronyx croceus
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 26, 2012
    2012-05-26#2366
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ishasha River & Congo
    Ishasha River & Congo
    The Congo on the other side of the river.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 26, 2012
    2012-05-26#0967
    Larry L. Jackson
  • African Red Toad, variation
    African Red Toad, variation
    Schismaderma carens
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 26, 2012
    2012-05-26#0974
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Village Weaver, male
    Village Weaver, male
    Ploceus cucullatus - putting the finishing touches on a nest in hopes of attracting a female.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 26, 2012
    2012-05-26#2475
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Long-crested Eagle
    Long-crested Eagle
    Lophaetus occipitalis
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 26, 2012
    2012-05-26#2553
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Uganda Kob, male
    Uganda Kob, male
    Kobus kob thomasi
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 26, 2012
    2012-05-26#2581
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Weaver Nests
    Weaver Nests
    Numerous Weaver nests in an Acacia.
    Ishasha Wilderness Camp, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 26, 2012
    2012-05-26#0985
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Main Area
    Main Area
    Large dining, sitting, bar & office building.
    Ishasha Wilderness Camp, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 26, 2012
    2012-05-26#0987
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tent #3
    Tent #3
    Our room
    Ishasha Wilderness Camp, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 26, 2012
    2012-05-26#0991
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Defassa Waterbucks
    Defassa Waterbucks
    Kobus ellipsiprymnus defassa - afternoon game drive on the plateau above camp.
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 26, 2012
    2012-05-26#1006
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Defassa Waterbuck, male
    Defassa Waterbuck, male
    Kobus ellipsiprymnus defassa
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 26, 2012
    2012-05-26#2602
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Song Thrush
    Song Thrush
    Turdus philomelos
    Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, May 26, 2012
    2012-05-26#2656
    Larry L. Jackson