Friday, January 21, 2011

A Day Gone A 'Fowl'

In light of the last several posts...

...I felt the need to lighten up my world a bit.


In early January I spent a lovely day with my niece and her family at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. 

  


There were many species of birds to see and enjoy. 

Here are some photos of a few of the slower ones.


This guy walked right up to my feet...

...looking for a handout no doubt.

 
I got a kick out of the legs on this dude. 









They looked like they were hand-drawn under its body by a pre-schooler with a gray crayon.

Nice birdie...

...gives new meaning to taking a flight with only a "carry on".

(ahem)

This little guy looks a bit 'owly'. 

Guess I can't blame him - except that he was injured and was fenced in for his own protection. 


He doesn't look convinced.

This is the Lorikeet. 
 
If you dare - you can enter its enclosure with a cup of 'nectar'. 
 
This is equivalent to waving cocaine under an addict's nose.  This is not for the faint of heart.

Excuse me....Did I say birds that were slower?

...Except of course for this amazing little hummingbird!  This photo was a gift...a lucky shot. 

Aaahhh...   Lightening up feels good.

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