metallic beak —
rough striations worn smooth
like rough iron, burnished
feet planted wide–
one fore & one back,
in a combative stance
head low —
beak pointed accusatorily,
swiveling to resettle the eye
then, with flapping wings,
it’s gone
Taken in June of 2017 at Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in Zambia
Taken in June of 2017 by the Chobe River in Botswana.
Taken in February of 2012 at Zoo Atlanta.
Taken in Lang’ata at the Giraffe Centre in June of 2017.
Taken in April of 2015 at the Chennakeshava Temple in Belur
Taken in June of 2017 at Amboseli National Park
Taken at Chobe National Park in Botswana in June of 2017
Tiger Riding for Beginners 