African Penguins, Boulders Beach, near Simon’s Town, South Africa. So cute I couldn’t resist several shots. They are found on the southern and southwestern coast of Africa, living in colonies on 24 islands between Namibia and Algoa Bay, near Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The African Penguin is endemic and critically endangered. The colony settled on Boulders Beach … More Black and White in Color
One of the best parts of traveling is encountering animals not seen in the United States, except in zoos. Here are some of my favorites; many have been included in earlier posts. Zebra and wildebeest, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. Southern migration in the spring searching for water. Impala, Chobe National Park, Botswana. Gathering at a … More Animals of the World
I don’t photograph birds much so most, if not all, of these birds have been in prior posts. I didn’t realize how beautiful birds were until I started blogging and have seen such wonderful birds in all their glory in blogs I follow. So, these are from previous posts. In no special order. Lilac breasted … More Birds Make the World Go Round
I love cats and dogs but don’t own either one. I know myself, and I am too irresponsible to own a pet. I travel too much and I refuse to pick up poop. So, I am going to show you a dog and a cat that I think are great. They each belong to one … More A Dapper Dog and An Eccentric Cat
On a farm in upstate New York, USA. Join Becky for Day 23 of Seven for September Square Challenge The subject is open but must somehow relate to the number 7. And the image must be square. Post throughout September and the square spirit moves yo. Thanks to Becky for the September Squares Challenge. See … More Seven Curious Geese
Join Becky for Day 11 of Seven for September Square Challenge The subject is open but must somehow relate to the number 7. And the image must be square. Post throughout September and the square spirit moves yo. Thanks to Becky for the September Squares Challenge. See her Seven For September main post for details.
Trio of birds scavenging crumbs from my plate in Ljubljana, Slovenia Join Thursday Trios – June 13, 2024
All the poor tired horses, tired of standing in one place for decades, being overshadowed by a cartoon character and a Trojan horse. Sigh. That old grey mare she just ain’t what she used to be. Brian of bushboys world dared us to post an obscure picture of a tired horse for his Weekend Puzzler … More The Old Grey Mare
Join RDP Sunday: Goose
I don’t take a lot of pictures of birds except when I am traveling somewhere special, like Africa, and even then, not a lot. But I went through my files of my trips to Kenya/Tanzania and Namibia and came up with a few. Luckily there was a birder on the trip to Kenya/Tanzania. Gray Crowned … More Birds of a Feather
The New 3 Rs: Retire, Recharge, Reconnect 