The Egyptian Goose male..standing tall with all his strength and power...and of course his classic mohawk. Good morning your majesty.

The Egyptian Goose male and his great love. I have never seen a single male defend a lioness the way he he defends her. He is always in her shadow..for years now. It's just beautiful.

Before the Mara wakes, I drive the burnt borders of Tanzania looking for the wildlife that will magically appear there. The border fires that light the sky throughout the night are criticial to aid in the management of poaching, burning the tall grass to small embers, and casting a blanket of blackness throughout. Each morning I find a different setting. A lone giraffe, an elephant family, and today a grey crowned crane following along so silent in the darkness just behind it's mate.

Unlike his brother the Lookout, this is a naughty boy. He never looks directly at you. He is always with his head down, letting you know he fears nothing. He is the leader of the Purunget pride. He is the first to fight, the first to eat, and will be the first to die protecting his territory and family.