January 5, 2011

At the Zoo

It's true!  It's all happening at the zoo!
We've been visiting family and grandkids, and one big event was a stop at the Bronx Zoo. 
Here's a pretty bird:
Unfortunately, I forgot to take species notes, but I believe this is a Wrinkled Hornbill from Malaysia.  Look at those long eyelashes!
I don't know how to explain the dented bill.
Here's a pretty bird and a pretty girl:
Who can resist that combination?  I think the bird was attracted to pink.  It kept following the pink coat and mittens.
Here's a pretty bird and two little boys:
The bird seemed puzzled by this pair.  Maybe he was disappointed they weren't wearing pink...

20 comments:

  1. It's crazy how much Stella looks like her mom. I can see Seth in there too though. She's such a pretty young lady. And, whatever it's called, that bird is awesome.

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  2. I remember that there are three types of horn bills and the south american type is the most colour among them all.

    Beautiful image :)

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  3. What could be more fun than visiting a zoo with grandkids?!

    I don't believe I have ever seen a wrinkled hornbill before.

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  4. Hi Janie,
    Gosh, you and Steve were really off the beaten path - the Bronx Zoo! Your photos of the exotic bird with the children are special - as though they're communicating through ESP with each other. (Perhaps they were...) Welcome home - is your landscape still as snowy as the Header?

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  5. That top picture still looks like a painting to me. And I didn't notice those impressive lashes when you showed me the pics before. Makes me want to visit the zoo soon.

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  6. what cool birds...and adorable grand kids...so glad your getting to enjoy them...

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  7. I'm sure your trip was wonderful, I'm glad you're back. I really like your larger pictures. That bird is an interesting species.

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  8. Great photos..Looks like your trip was fun.

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  9. Cute photos Janie, and how I wish I had eyelashes like those.

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  10. Welcome back, Janie.... Sounds like you all had a fabulous holiday season.

    Cute pictures from the zoo..
    Hugs,
    Betsy
    P.S. Happy New Year

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  11. I love zoos and zoos with kids are the best.

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  12. I love those bird-lashes!!!
    I am sure you are loving seeing those kiddos!

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  13. Lovely shots! Your granddaughter looks like you. Poor hornbill with the dented bill - maybe it's always been thus.

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  14. Although all of your pictures of the bird are fascinating, I really like the pictures where he is checking out your grandchildren. Those pictures are absolutely adorable.

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  15. Lovely bird to go so beautifully with the pink coat!! A must for any little girl! (just wait until Tabita sees that!) :-D

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  16. Love those eyelashes! I bet your granddaughter liked the attention!

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  17. The pretty girl and the pretty bird... you won't find a cuter picture anywhere!

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  18. The eyelashes on the hornbill are amazing! He's so interested in the kids too.

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  19. I'm so happy you had the opportunity to visit a zoo with the grandkids. There's no finer experience. Yay for you!

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