Thematic Wildlife

**jersey** · 05-10-2021, 11:28 AM - **3 Likes**

Pentax K-3 Mk III + 55-300 PLM

**noelcmn** · 05-10-2021, 11:39 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

I knew about the matriarch part but didn't realize the ladies pushed the gents out of the group. Puts an entirely new perspective on images of solitary elephants.

I am sure you know that bulls may gather together for a while, The most I have seen is 6 together, four is a bit more common, and less than that even more common.

OrchidJulie · 05-10-2021, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by noelcmn

I am sure you know that bulls may gather together for a while, The most I have seen is 6 together, four is a bit more common, and less than that even more common.

Never gave it a lot of thought, to be honest...just assumed <I know, I know!> that groups/herds of adults were of mixed gender. Thanks, I've learned more about elephants from this thread than I ever knew before!

Magnificent creatures. Right now, here in the US, the World Wildlife Fund is running TV ads soliciting support for elephant protection/conservation. Heart-rending images...

**WPRESTO** · 05-10-2021, 05:01 PM - **2 Likes**

Great blue turaco in a walk-through aviary.

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**ramseybuckeye** · 05-10-2021, 05:52 PM - **2 Likes**

The Dunlin is not nearly as colorful as Walt's birds

**WPRESTO** · 05-11-2021, 04:35 AM - **1 Like**

Blue-headed wood dove in the same aviary as the turaco above. However did they come up with the name for this bird?

OrchidJulie · 05-11-2021, 05:47 AM - **3 Likes**

And I have no clue what the name of this one is, I just called it "yellow dove"... in the aviary at ZooMiami

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**WPRESTO** · 05-11-2021, 08:24 AM - **2 Likes**

Colobus monkey, another inmate. But I did photograph a few that were "wild." They were hanging around a small zoo that was also an animal rehab center because there were good pickin's.

NoobOnTour · 05-11-2021, 10:42 AM

Originally posted by jersey

Pentax K-3 Mk III + 55-300 PLM

really great catch!

@wpresto

as always really great pictures!

**noelcmn** · 05-11-2021, 11:25 AM - **1 Like**

Francolin

**ramseybuckeye** · 05-11-2021, 05:48 PM

Short-billed Dowitcher

**WPRESTO** · 05-11-2021, 06:41 PM - **2 Likes**

I set out hair brushed out of Dahlia in a suet feeder, and this little titmouse took advantage of some ultra-soft Sheltie hair for its nest. Gathering, organizing, and ready to take its prize home.

**Tonytee** · 05-11-2021, 10:32 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Western sitatunga. If it were not a zoo animal, whenever would I have a chance to photograph it?

Surprise, Surprise, Surprise. Gollllllyy! I thought every body had three of four of these in their backyard. ShaaaZZZZAAAMMM!! Thanks Gomer, truly appreciate your stopping by. Ya'll come back now, yahear?

Great wildlife Zoo photo.

Thnx for sharing sir.

tt

**noelcmn** · 05-12-2021, 09:59 AM

Foraging Jackal

jgnfld · 05-12-2021, 10:29 AM

Originally posted by noelcmn

Foraging Jackal

"foraging" is a completely unnecessary modifier with jackals, pretty much, I'd think!

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05-10-2021, 11:28 AM - 3 Likes	#10966
jersey Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: 3City agglomeration Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,056	Pentax K-3 Mk III + 55-300 PLM

05-10-2021, 11:39 AM - 3 Likes	#10967
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,175	Originally posted by OrchidJulie I knew about the matriarch part but didn't realize the ladies pushed the gents out of the group. Puts an entirely new perspective on images of solitary elephants. I am sure you know that bulls may gather together for a while, The most I have seen is 6 together, four is a bit more common, and less than that even more common.

05-10-2021, 01:25 PM	#10968
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,931	Originally posted by noelcmn I am sure you know that bulls may gather together for a while, The most I have seen is 6 together, four is a bit more common, and less than that even more common. Never gave it a lot of thought, to be honest...just assumed <I know, I know!> that groups/herds of adults were of mixed gender. Thanks, I've learned more about elephants from this thread than I ever knew before! Magnificent creatures. Right now, here in the US, the World Wildlife Fund is running TV ads soliciting support for elephant protection/conservation. Heart-rending images...

05-10-2021, 05:52 PM - 2 Likes	#10970
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,291	The Dunlin is not nearly as colorful as Walt's birds

05-11-2021, 10:42 AM	#10974
NoobOnTour Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Troisdorf Posts: 298	Originally posted by jersey Pentax K-3 Mk III + 55-300 PLM really great catch! @wpresto as always really great pictures!

05-11-2021, 11:25 AM - 1 Like	#10975
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,175	Francolin

05-11-2021, 05:48 PM	#10976
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,291	Short-billed Dowitcher

05-11-2021, 10:32 PM	#10978
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,458	Originally posted by WPRESTO Western sitatunga. If it were not a zoo animal, whenever would I have a chance to photograph it? Surprise, Surprise, Surprise. Gollllllyy! I thought every body had three of four of these in their backyard. ShaaaZZZZAAAMMM!! Thanks Gomer, truly appreciate your stopping by. Ya'll come back now, yahear? Great wildlife Zoo photo. Thnx for sharing sir. tt

05-12-2021, 09:59 AM	#10979
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,175	Foraging Jackal

05-12-2021, 10:29 AM	#10980
jgnfld Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,789	Originally posted by noelcmn Foraging Jackal "foraging" is a completely unnecessary modifier with jackals, pretty much, I'd think!