All Over the World: August 2015

Monday, August 24, 2015

Galapagos Birds

Juvenile Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron

We've been slow to post photos of our July trip to Galapagos . . . been sorting through the thousands of images we took! Will probably dribble them out over a series of blog posts on several different themes, starting with birds of Galapagos. Some are unique to the Galapagos Islands, and others are rarely found elsewhere. The birds of Galapagos have been a source of great interest and scientific study, including Charles Darwin's work on evolution. In their environment, they are very approachable and not threatened by humans nearby. Enjoy!

Magnificent Frigatebird in flight

Lava Heron (on lava)--can you see the marine iguana?

Great Frigatebirds in flight

Black-Necked Stilt

Brown Noddy

Greater Flamingo

Cormorant

Brown Pelican

Pelican taking flight

Brown Pelican taking flight

Heron

Blue Footed Booby

Heron

Okay, while technically not bird species,
they are love birds: Chase and Heather

Happy birdwatcher

Red Footed Boobie

Masked Boobie and Child

Masked Boobie nurturing child

Masked Boobie Talk

Masked Boobie Profile

Red Footed Boobie scratches an itch

Red Footed Boobies mostly
stay in trees

Great Frigatebird at rest

Baby Great Frigatebird and mom

Masked Boobie a/k/a Nazca Boobie

Sanderlng

Masked Boobies being social

Great Frigatebird at rest

Great Frigatebird on the nest

Masked Boobie barking orders

Red Footed Boobie

Barn Owl in a cave

Sunday, August 9, 2015

Wynwood Arts District

A few months ago, we blogged about Valparaiso, Chile and the beautiful murals all over walls of that hillside city. Several friends noted that the Wynwood neighborhood in Miami is similar . . . lots of art in public view with murals and great studios and galleries. On this weekend of Shelly's birthday surprise, we couldn't resist a stroll, and it happened to be the monthly Wynwood Walls art crawl. What a joy! Damon and Jena recommended The Butcher Shop for dinner . . . a great meat-based dining hall and beer garden. Then taking in all the great art in this redeveloping part of town . . . it thrilled my municipal wonkiness! Take a look.