About two weeks ago I visited the Baton Rouge Zoo, though it was still too hot to be enjoyable. I think I've mentioned before that I don't care for zoos because animals in captivity can't possibly be happy--especially the birds. But they do serve an educational purpose, I suppose.
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| I connected on a deep level with a pair of parrots. I began with "HELLO" and they said something back and it went from there. We really hit if off. As I looked into their eyes I felt they were begging me to release them. See, this is how I torture myself at the zoo. I spent a good 10 minutes with them and finally waved and said, "GOODBYE!" As I walked away, their ear-splitting screeches broke my heart. I have never heard such mournful, distressing screams in my life. I am not exaggerating. It haunts me—even now. |
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| The odd couple coming to check me out |
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| Peacock |
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| The sign said American Alligator, but his snout looks way too flat and long |
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| In all my bayou exploits I never saw an alligator that looked like this! |
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| Andean Condor with fencing in front |
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Crested Screamer (thank God they didn't scream)
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Dik-Dik
So darn cute! |
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| Lappet-faced Vulture |
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| Viewing face |
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| I came home and noticed this face on my neighbor's tree |
Double D is out of town this week and the weather is supposed to be gorgeous. I plan to take full advantage of my freedom and the weather by hunting down every flower, dragonfly, butterfly, and bird that will let me shoot it! Ha!
Thanks again for the uplifting comments and emails. My heart can sing once again. Y'all are truly awesome! God bless. :)
