Wife and I took a short trip up the Eastern Shore to Assateague and then finished off with a visit to the Natl' Zoo

From the Zoo
Flamingo 1
Flamingo 2
Flamingo 3
Lion roaring
Gator(thru glass so a bit of glare)

From Assateague
Sika Elk
Plover
Chatty Blue Heron

a few more

Assateague Lighthouse
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Kingfisher(i think)
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This fellow was headed towards me and had an attitude then left in a huff
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all nice work keggerz...

zoo's are a great place to work out the shutter

yes, that's a male Belted Kingfisher....females have a rustic breast stripe

i see why the guy left in a huff...somebody f'd with his feathers...lol

thanks....i really do like zoos for being able to shoot animals we otherwise wouldnt have the chance to but before I die I hope to go on an african safari