Tropical Field Course Kenya

IMG_1564We’ve just returned from our annual Tropical Ecology Field Course in Kenya with our final year undergraduates. Our trip took us on a journey through the rift valley to the theme of biodiversity, conservation and sustainable livelihoods. Here are some of the sights of the trip:

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Visit to Lake Nakuru National Park where water levels have been on the rise creating these eerie tree graveyards!
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A Grey Crowned Crane on the shores of Lake Baringo where we were camping.
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A hike along the soda lake of Bogoria

 

 

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Maribou stork looks on
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Little fruit bats keeping a close eye on us!
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An olive baboon and her baby eyeing us suspiciously!
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The gorge at Hell’s Gate National Park, Naivasha- look out Simba!

 

Author: Deirdre McClean

Photo credits: Deirdre McClean and Ian Donohue

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