I have been very glad I purchased a San Diego Zoological Society membership late last year. Being able to (basically) just walk in when I have the time has been great. I'm definitely getting value for the cost.
Yesterday I decided to make another visit for possible photo taking. Right after entering I noticed a small crowd standing around something and found they were looking at a peacock that was in full display of his tail feathers. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get into position for a unobstructed view before he dropped the feathers to non-display position and wandered off into nearby foliage.
Now, you may wonder why a peacock was out in the open. I can't seem to find anything about online, but I am recalling I learned at some point in the past that the zoo keeps a population of peafowl that are allowed to wander the grounds. This is because they eat lots of insects, and so are a big help in keeping that potential problem under control.
Later during this visit I came upon (presumably) another peacock wandering around just outside the rhinoceros display. This was good because there were much fewer people around, so I was able to get into much better position for photos of this bird. He wasn't feeling the need to display his tail feathers, but I was pleased with photos I did get. Thus this diptych.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
A peacock at the Zoo
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