He (she?) lives at the Safari Park in Ramat Gan, Israel, just twenty or so minutes away. My husband bikes by the park on his way to work each morning and often catches a glimpse of rhinos, zebras, antelopes and other park residents. Not a bad morning commute, eh?
What a MARVELOUS capture of a most unusual bird. I shared an odd bird without quite so much class just this morning at Sacred Ruminations. Hugs and blessings,
Actually, he's a crowned crane. Click to enlarge for the full effect.
That's just beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteWhere is he from?
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible shot of a surprising and unique bird. I am impressed -- and jealous!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fancy lady of old, albeit an odd looking one!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot!
He's a beauty, but when I clicked to look up close, I saw all the dirt in his mouth! Funny.
ReplyDeleteway cool.
ReplyDeleteGREAT shot! It does look kind of like a little old lady...with a hat! What a cool looking bird!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting looking creature
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and very distinctive.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm pretty sure he is not native to Israel ;)
Wow,what a beauty!
ReplyDeleteThat's quite a bird. And to think, it used to be a dinosaur.
ReplyDeleteHe (she?) lives at the Safari Park in Ramat Gan, Israel, just twenty or so minutes away. My husband bikes by the park on his way to work each morning and often catches a glimpse of rhinos, zebras, antelopes and other park residents. Not a bad morning commute, eh?
ReplyDeleteWow...cool and beautiful face!
ReplyDeleteWe just have cranes in our zoos. Is this your pet?
ReplyDeleteIt was in the zoo Judy, definitely not a pet.
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous and he/she knows it too!
ReplyDeleteI love his eye, and his neck feathers, they look painted on they are so perfect. His mama need to teach him to use a napkin to wipe his mouth. :)
ReplyDeleteQuite the dandy! I bet he's a real lady's man.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot! He's very colorful!
ReplyDeleteWow -- that's an amazing shot, especially when enlarged. Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteNice picture. I had an elementary teacher that looked like that to me.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture!
ReplyDeleteFabulous shot. This is the second crowned crane .. saw the first one at the Little Rock Zoo in the last millennium
ReplyDeleteExotic and regal looking, isn't he?
ReplyDeleteRobin what an outstanding job with this bird. This little shot does not do the full photo justice the eye is so clear and sharp wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteThat's really gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a MARVELOUS capture of a most unusual bird. I shared an odd bird without quite so much class just this morning at Sacred Ruminations.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
That is a great shot! I agree that he looks like an old grand dame with a fancy chapeau.
ReplyDeleteI see what Leora means..dirt in his mouth.
How uncouth!
Fun photo, Robin. ;-)
Wow. This is chrystal clear, such a perfect picture Robin!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great shot. I also love your dirty window one. Mine are often like that, I hate to admit.
ReplyDeleteHeh. He's a dandy isn't he? Got a 'tude too, from the look of him.
ReplyDeleteI think the crane might just be my favorite bird. I think it is beautiful. And this is a great shot!
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