Flamingo
As part of the process of reacquainting myself to Saint Louis, I went to the zoo today. I did this after first bicycling around Forest Park, which contains the zoo. I’m trying to maximize my outdoor time, because after today the forecast is for over a week of rain. Anyway, back to the zoo. I arrived just after noon. The zoo was crowded. Most of the kids there are due back to school this week. Anne is prepping for her class as I write. It was already hot when I arrived and some of the aforementioned children were already beginning to meltdown in the heat. It being late summer now, I was able to recapture one of my favorite photos. In late summer the water in the flamingo’s pond turns a perfectly contrasting shade of green, making for a striking image.
Beautiful shot! 🙂
Brookfield Zoo in Illinois used to have tons of Flamingoes. None now! Apparently, it’s too expensive to feed them the brine shrimp that they eat.
In the winter they are housed in the old sea lion enclosure. I don’t think that even shrimp can cheer them up there
I haven’t been to the zoo in such a long time. Now that I read this I am going to have to schedule some zoo time next week!!! Have a great week. 💚🙏🏼🌿
School starts tomorrow, it should be a lot less crowded then
Very true – I never thought about that!!! Well then… tomorrow will be a perfect day!!!
Excellent photo!
Thanks
Awesome!
Thanks