A few from the zoo
Jul 5, 2017 06:36:26 #
Went to the zoo (Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Florida) the other day (see the anteater bathing: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-470932-1.html#7909906 ) to see their new exhibit. Among other things a new Australia exhibit and more aviaries.
The tawny frogmouth is in the nightjar family. Many confuse it for an owl because of the coloration and body shape. They are also nocturnal, and blend into the bark of trees when they sleep in the daytime.
The turacu is from sub-saharan Africa. They are very tame and I think they are raised and kept as pets in the UK.
The roseatte spoonbill is a local who has decided to live at the zoo.
The tawny frogmouth is in the nightjar family. Many confuse it for an owl because of the coloration and body shape. They are also nocturnal, and blend into the bark of trees when they sleep in the daytime.
The turacu is from sub-saharan Africa. They are very tame and I think they are raised and kept as pets in the UK.
The roseatte spoonbill is a local who has decided to live at the zoo.
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sb wrote:
Went to the zoo (Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Florida... (show quote)
Nice photos. The turacu is VERY unusual to my eye.
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Jul 5, 2017 07:39:47 #
You sure captured a lot of detail!!
The last two stand out of me.
Pat
The last two stand out of me.
Pat
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Jay Pat wrote:
You sure captured a lot of detail!!
The last two stand out of me.
Pat
The last two stand out of me.
Pat
Thanks, Pat!
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Linda From Maine wrote:
The last two are gorgeous!
Thanks, Linda! I will be headed up to downeast Maine for a week on Saturday - can't wait!
Jul 5, 2017 10:40:37 #
rmm0605 wrote:
Nice photos. The turacu is VERY unusual to my eye.
Thanks. Yes - unusual, and there are several different varieties, all very colorful.
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