Lavender aerial orchids on a tree in Avilon Zoo. … [Read more...]
Framed bougainvillea
April 19, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Deep pink bougainvillea framed by the posts on the entryway of a pavilion at the Avilon Zoo. … [Read more...]
Pheasants
March 10, 2007 By 1 Comment
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
March 10, 2007 By 2 Comments
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
March 4, 2007 By 4 Comments
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
March 4, 2007 By 1 Comment
Above, the tiger (or is that the tigress?) with two cubs. I think the cubs are just adorable. … [Read more...]
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