We first visited Lake Naivasha in 1986, and then later in 2015. The area around the lake is known for its birdlife and hippos.
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Cattle Egret
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Giant Kingfisher
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African Jacana
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Grey Heron
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Marabou Stork
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Hippo
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African Fish Eagle
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Black Winged Stilt
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Red Billed Teal
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Pied Kingfisher
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African Spoonbill
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Yellow Billed Stork
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Hippo
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Spur Winged Lapwing
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Hadada Ibis
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Great Cormorant
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African Fish Eagle
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Great White Egret
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Waterbuck
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Pink Backed Pelican
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Little Egret