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11/26/25 Chilean flamingoes, Woodland
Park Zoo |
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| Red-legged seriema |
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| White-naped crane and red-crowned crane |
Aside from the obvious reasons to visit, Woodland Park Zoo is
a scenic place for fitness walking. To beat the chill, first I hoofed briskly
around its 92 acres, taking circuitous trails to increase my steps. Eventually I
slowed down to sketch a few residents. After beginning with a few flamingoes
and cranes, I decided to stay with the bird theme that day.
The most exotic and beautiful bird I sketched was a Victoria
crowned pigeon (below). With a headdress like a peacock’s tail, it strutted around in
the Conservation Aviary, where many birds are free-ranging. Because I was still
and quiet, it walked very close to me, looking for feed.
I can think of very little that I enjoy more than drawing
animals from life – except maybe drawing animals from life on a warm day.
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| Victoria crowned pigeon |
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| Exotic and free-ranging! |
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