Some cool wild animal images:
Demoiselle Crane.
Image by mutbka
Isn't s/he a beauty?
Demoiselle Cranes (Anthropoides virgo) in San Diego Wild Animal Park.
Quite amazing (Wikipedia) fact: "Demoiselle Cranes have to take one of the toughest migrations in the world. In late August through September, they gather in flocks of up to 400 individuals and prepare for their flight to their winter range. During their migratory flight south, Demoiselles fly like all cranes, with their head and neck straight forward and their feet and legs straight behind, reaching altitudes of 16,000-26,000 feet (4,875-7,925 m). Along their arduous journey they have to cross the Himalayan mountains to get to their over wintering grounds in India, many die from fatigue, hunger and predation from birds such as eagles... ...In Khichan in India, villagers feed the Cranes on their migration and these large congregations have become an annual spectacle".
Exakta Varex IIa. Carl Zeiss Sonnar 300mm f4 (a.k.a. Olympic Sonnar). Fuji Reala.
Young and Beautiful
Image by Images by John 'K'
(view large on black)
This Juvenile Bald Eagle was sat close to the wire mesh fence that kept it from freedom... not that it could have flown away as the Bald Eagles at the Wild Animal Park are all rescued animals that had been injured and unable to fly, so at least they are safe and secure. It is hoped that this juvenile will recover well enough to be released back to the wild at some stage.
It was nice to be able to see such a young bird up close as opposed to way off in the distance through a 300mm lens at maximum zoom!
Shot at the San Diego Wild Animal Park during our recent SoCal holiday.
I typically upload in small sets - don't just look at the latest one in my photostream as you might be missing something you'll like more.... and your comments are ALWAYS welcome :)
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i wonder why this ended up at big lots?
Image by bunchofpants
Could it be the idea of eating little baby seals and polar bears? Or that the words "wild animal crunch" evoke images of road kill?
