The Aviary -#2

This was from my second trip to the aviary at the Los Angeles Zoo. It didn't smell this time and I was SO happy about that. I got frustrated with my camera though. I still haven't mastered my camera and I missed soooo many shots. I couldn't get the focus right and of course, this happened when the birds were just sitting there to get their picture taken.

Green Turaco


White Crowned Robin Chat - At one point this bird came and landed on a branch right over my shoulder. I had it in sight, aimed, shot and the focus went ca-ca. It flew away. I HATE those missed shots.


Violaceous Turaco - I wish I'd been able to capture this bird in flight. If you'll notice, there is red at the bottom of it's wings. This red is all under the wings so that when they are spread in flight all you see is red. Wow! It was beautiful.


Inca Tern - I mis-identified a bird from my first aviary post. This is the Inca Tern. If you look closely at the first shot it has a handlebar moustache!