Birds of Lake Nakuru National Park
Augur Buzzard and Baby Puff Adder

I stopped the car next to this Augur Buzzard which was on the bank next to the road, at the same level as me. I found it strange that it did not fly away. I looked carefully and noticed a snake in its talons. After a few minutes, I realised it was a baby puff adder, one of the most dangerous snakes in Africa. Dangerous or not, it seemed to be a good meal for the buzzard!

Nikon D700, Sigma 150-500mm OS at 270mm, F6.3, 1/2000s, ISO 640, handheld.

Date: 06/07/2013

Location: Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

Photographer: Arnaud Germain

Augur Buzzard and Baby Puff Adder

I stopped the car next to this Augur Buzzard which was on the bank next to the road, at the same level as me. I found it strange that it did not fly away. I looked carefully and noticed a snake in its talons. After a few minutes, I realised it was a baby puff adder, one of the most dangerous snakes in Africa. Dangerous or not, it seemed to be a good meal for the buzzard!

Nikon D700, Sigma 150-500mm OS at 270mm, F6.3, 1/2000s, ISO 640, handheld.

Date: 06/07/2013

Location: Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

Photographer: Arnaud Germain