As you enter the Pretoria Zoo in South Africa, you are drawn to the bed of water that is home to a large group of Flamingoes. Their pink-coloured bodies cluster together as they feed, drink or stand one-legged in the sun.
Flamingoes at the Pretoria Zoo. © Colline Kook-Chun, 2012
Watching the birds, one can see their sense of community as they stand close together whether they are in the wading pool, or standing on the ground.
Flamingoes in the wading pool. © Colline Kook-Chun, 2012
They may be standing close together, but each bird is looking to feed itself within their cluster.
Flamingoes looking for tasty morsels to eat. © Colline Kook-Chun, 2012
We spent quite a bit of time at the zoo looking at this flock of birds. When thinking of the Pretoria zoo, this is the scene that springs to my mind. I find their plumage beautiful and their stance unusual.
Have you visited a zoo and seen Flamingoes?
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They are very nice color and good challenge for this week. My children and I like such animals.
Thank you Cocomino. My girls enjoyed looking at these pink birds as well
They are incredible – I am not sure if we have flamingos in Australia!
I do not think they are indigenous to South Africa – but they are really beautiful birds
Flamingoes are amazing. I like the way they stand on one leg. Nice photos
I love that habit too – and scientists are not sure why they do it. Makes them unique, doesn’t it?
Did you know that there are more plastic flamingos than there are real ones? Just thought I’d throw that in… I love the pictures. Is there a “Love” button?
A “love” button is a good idea
Believe it or not, these birds are in danger of extinction because people take their eggs and pollute the environment of their lakes.
sad
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How beautiful they are… I have visited a few months ago but in here they didn’t seem so nice as yours… maybe because of the weather conditions… Thank you dear Colline, love, nia
I have read that their diet affects their pinkness. Not too sure what the ones living in the Pretoria Zoo eat
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We have 2 zoos in Chicagoland, Colline. THe larger one is in the suburbs and it is huge. The 2nd one, Lincoln Park Zoo, is in the city and is the oldest “free admission” zoo in the country. Both have flocks of flamingoes. It is somewhat of an event when the Lincoln Park flamingoes are herded and walked from their winter quarters to their summer wading pool. They really are quite beautiful and your photos of them are well-shot.
Thank you John. I took scads of pictures and decided to share with you my favourite ones
I love that pool!
It sure looks beautiful, doesn’t it? It was a winter’s day but that did not stop them from wading in the water.
Hi,
They are gorgeous the Flamingos you just can’t help but love their colour, they certainly do stand out. Yes we have Flamingos is some of our zoo’s and I have been lucky enough to see them, just magnificent.
I agree – and what a magnificent sight when there are so many of them. With only a handful in a group, the view would not be as effective.
I have never seen them, but your image certainly fits the challenge.
Thank you Leanne.
Now that’s more pink flamingos than I’ve ever seen in a lawn.
And these move too
Beautiful post Colline. I felt like I was there myself as I looked at the exciting images. Flamingoes are stunning with grace like a “ballerina.” I’ve seen a few at sea world but not this many. Have a great day my friend. Thanks.
The amount of Flamingoes that they have at this zoo is what makes it so stunning – they are almost like the centrepiece of the place.
I love flamingos! You can also find them in the Alentejo region in Portugal, near Alcácer do Sal. I haven’t been there yet.
http://africatoalgarve.blogspot.pt/2012/05/scenes-from-alcacer-on-azulejo-1.html
I expect to see some pictures when you do
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I love the colors of those flamingos and they are so fascinating to watch.
I spent quite a bit of time watching them and was pulled away from this scene by my family. I find them really beautiful.
I have seen them in their thousands on Lake Nakuru in Kenya – I always think of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ when I see them, though
What an amazing sight to have seen!
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I enjoy the way you take a subject that is so well fitted tot he theme, and integrate your photos with your back story.
Thank you – I know as I view other posts based on the weekly challenge, I always have questions in my mind on the photo. When I create my own post, I therefore try tp answer any questions a viewer may have.
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