Friday, July 2, 2010

Lake Naivasha, Rift Valley Kenya, Fish Eagles


Lake Naivasha, Kenya. This is the highest fresh water lake in Kenya. The name Naivasha is Massi for "bubbling water". This lake sits next to a volcano. The volcano has not erupted in a long time so it is relatively safe. One of the main features of this lake is the animal life that surrounds the lake. This Fish Eagle is one of the main attractions. There are also hippos, zebras and other wildlife.

We took a boat out on the lake to view the Eagles and Hippos. We also, got a glimpse of some Zebras. Hippo and Zebra pictures will be posted later. Our tour guides carried dead fish with them and when they saw the Eagles in the trees they threw the fish in the water and the Eagles took off and came for the food. The Eagle were so far away you could barely tell they were animals, but they were able to see the small fish thrown into the water.

Starting his dive for the fish.

Touchdown!!!!! You can see the fish in his talons and the water splashed trailing the Eagle in this picture. This was an awesome display of God's creation. When God makes stuff, it is wonderfully made. It is just incredible to be out in nature and enjoying the awesomeness of God.
-Mike

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