Migration update

Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Migration Update: Central and Estern Serengeti

This season has seen unusual rain patterns. Rains have continued on through May, which is very unusual. This has meant that the wildebeest remained in the southern Serengeti (around Ndutu) until later than usual. As can be seen by the migration map, they are now spread out across a wide area of the Serengeti. Some small herds have crossed the Grumeti River (western Serengeti), other have gone directly north toward Lobo, while the large bulk of the wildebeest and zebra are in the central Serengeti (Seronera).

The general movement tends to be west through June (towards Grumeti) and then north into the Masai Mara (July/August), but with the good rains the wildebeest can find grazing across a much wider area this season.

The Grumeti River crossing has not yet kicked off properly, but safari guides are expecting this to happen in the coming week(s).

WS

Thanks for the update WS

Lai

Update on the Migration from Paul Kirui

http://paul-kirui.blogspot.com/

Lai

Thanks for the reminder Lai, it was a good update to read, The Mara Lions now have a food source, better times for them now.
littlewid-x-

Thanks for the nudge Lai a great read, and it's good to know our Lions, and other Big Cat friends are going to get some regular food at last
WS

Friday, June 18, 2010Annual Migration Highlight has started!

The wildebeest and zebra have entered the Masai Mara in large numbers over the past few days! This is earlier than expected and earlier than "normal".
This is the start of the highlight of the annual migration season: The migration from the Serengeti into the Masai Mara and the Mara River crossing. The wildebeest have not yet started crossing the Mara River, but safari guides are expecting this to happen in the next few days. With the lack of water in the western and southern Masai Mara, the wildebeest will quickly move north and cross the Mara River. The crocodiles are waiting!

There are still large herds in the Serengeti and there has been some rain.
The main herds have been entering the Masai Mara from the Sand River and moving north and west.

WS

Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Wildebeests migration latest update From Paul Kirui

http://paul-kirui.blogspot.com/

WS

thanks WS - i just love reading these updates

Lai

Latest update on the migration from Paul Kirui

http://paul-kirui.blogspot.com/2010/06/update-on-wildebeest-migration.html

Lai

Mara Triangle have good video footage of the migration on their Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/maratriangle

Lai

Great update from Paul as usual, and the Video from Mara Triangle is brilliant to watch. How they dont break their legs coming down those banks I dont know. Thanks for the nudges Lai
WS

I agree WS - it's awesome to watch as they throw themselves down the bank - i watched the programme you highlighted the other day and it's sad to see what happens to those that don't make it being trampled on by their fellow wildie boys.

What a life they lead - truly amazing.

Lai

i saw that one moments ago to doogs. They really are wonderful photos!! I just hope and pray it continues!!!

Another great update - and some wonderful photos.

Thanks for the nudge and link Doogs

Lai

Thanks Doogs really good Pics as you say. It's just a pity so many lose their lives on these crossing, but the other animals have to live.
WS