• Lake Ziway

    October 31, 2022 in Ethiopia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    Lake Ziway is a volcanic lake in the southern part of Ethiopia. It is a bit of a birding site, and fishing is s significant part of the economy here.
    The 1st picture is of the lake. The island in the distance has a small community and a monastery. There is also a minute mastery on the mainland (2nd picture). Both are Ethiopian Orthodox.
    Now for some birds: ibis, Marabou, African fish eagles, hamerkop in the foreground with more ibis behind, egret among the water hyacinth, Egyptian geese and pelicans.
    As for fishing, the last picture has tilapia and carp on the grill.
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