Jersey Photos: Pretty Flamingo

Friday, 28 December 2012

Pretty Flamingo

A "Greater Flamingo" (Phoenicopterus roseus) at Lion Park, Jersey Gold. The traditional pink colour derives from their diet of shrimps. Captive birds are paler due to the lack of shrimp in their diet.

For Weekend Reflections.

5 comments:

Valerie said...: Pretty indeed, Gerald, and thanks for the info about this breed's colouring. Happy New Year!; 28 December 2012 at 22:56
Laura said...: so beautiful I've never seen a white flamingo thank you for sharing this lovely creature with us. Happy New Year!; 28 December 2012 at 23:26
Sylvia K said...: Beautiful bird and a terrific reflection for the day, Gerald!!; 29 December 2012 at 00:07
Taken For Granted said...: The flamingo is a regal bird. Love the balance of bird and it's reflection in your photo.; 29 December 2012 at 04:32
'Tsuki said...: So gracious... Lovely pic !; 29 December 2012 at 12:55

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Friday, 28 December 2012

Pretty Flamingo

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