Animal Wednesday: penguins today and a tropical birdie

I always think of penguins as being bigger, like five feet tall. Especially Emperor penguins like the ones in the documentary, "march of the penguins." 

At least this exhibit wasn't bad. The penguins seemed happy and well loved. They all have colored arm bands so the viewers can read about who's who.

This guy looks like he has a friend stuck on his back, hence the commentary!

Hmmm, should I go for a dip?

This is the old timer. He stole my heart.

hey, who's behind me?

They're sure cute little things! 

This beauty was in the tropical enclosure. It was hot and humid in there. All us middle-aged women couldn't take the heat!!!

This bird kept flying directly above me and I just kept clicking away. At least I got this one shot where he isn't just a blur!

Does anyone know what he is? He's really the only thing I spotted in there.

Next week will be elephants and the giraffe :)

Happy Animal Wednesday!

Animal Wednesday: Spit Happens

We all know how camels, llamas and alpacas can and DO spit at people, but these two were very well behaved. My camera lens wasn't a target, at least that day.

This guy was a riot! So friendly and curious. 

Such a poser!

Their feet fascinate me. They're like discs on the bottom with no indication of those two toes. And they seem so fluid! Just plain weird.

Don't forget to embiggen all these photos :)

You talkin' to me???

This darker guy was a bit more shy.

hahaha! Can you read the words?

Awwwwwww. Camel ♥ love

Happy Animal Wednesday!

Animal Wednesday: Ain't nobody here but us chickens...

...and Crowned Cranes,

And the always elegant Sandhill Cranes.

I especially love this shot from above through the bare branches. It has an Asian art feel to it. Just add softly falling snow....NO, forget the snow!

These are a few shots I took at Roger Williams Park Zoo last week.

Be sure to enlarge the photos.

Next week I'll show a group of...stay tuned!

Happy Animal Wednesday!