Kenya 2014

It is a new year and a new field season back at Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Some things have changed (there is new staff at the research center, and they have moved the radio room at control), but some things are still the same-- like the amazing views of habitats and wildlife.

The other night I drove to see the hyena den (which is still in the same place near the airstrip, but with a new litter of young pups). This was just before sunset and there was an amazing, clear view of Mount Kenya for the first time since I returned. And the hyena den was situated right in front of it.

I will be here until April 4, collecting more data for (probably) my last field season. Hopefully the cows cooperate and it doesn't rain. I was hoping to come in a dry season... but heavy rains in Nov. and Dec. mean everything is very green and the grass is tall. Oh well. It is good for the animals. We'll see if things start to dry out as the next 3 months wear on.