Aerial orchids

Lavender aerial orchids on a tree in Avilon Zoo. … [Read more...]

Framed bougainvillea

Deep pink bougainvillea framed by the posts on the entryway of a pavilion at the Avilon Zoo. … [Read more...]

Pheasants

Above, my favorite pheasant of all -- the Lady Amherst's pheasant looks like it is wearing a veil cascading from its head down to its chest. According to Wikipedia, it is … [Read more...]

Pale pink flamingos at the zoo

Wikipedia says that a flamingo with pale coloring usually means it is not healthy. At the same time, it does not seem to be uncommon for flamingos in captivity to appear pale … [Read more...]

A peacock preens

The peacock photos from yesterday's trip to Avilon Zoo. It must be mating season -- the peacock is preening and spreading its plumage in full splendor. … [Read more...]

Big cats: tigers, lion and leopard

Above, the tiger (or is that the tigress?) with two cubs. I think the cubs are just adorable. … [Read more...]