F/6.3, 1/160, ISO 125.
Tricolored Heron
Where do sheep go for summer vacation?
The Baa-hamas
Interesting Fact: Angsty teenagers aren’t just a human phenomenon. As Tricolored Herons get older they often lunge and snap at their parents when they arrive at the nest with food. To appease the youngsters, parents greet them with bows. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Tricolored_Heron/overview )
F/9.0, 1/320, ISO 160.
White-Cheeked Pintail
Why didn’t the elephant pack a suitcase for summer vacation?
Because he uses a trunk.
Interesting Fact: Like many southern ducks, the sexes are similar. It is mainly brown with white cheeks and a red-based grey bill (young birds lack the pink). It cannot be confused with any other duck in its range. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-cheeked_pintail )
F/7.1, 1/160, ISO 320.
American Flamingo
Why don’t basketball players go away for summer vacation?
They’re afraid they might get called for traveling
Interesting Fact: The American Flamingo is the most widespread species of the flamingo family. It is the state bird of Gujarat, India. ( http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/940/overview/American_Flamingo.aspx )
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