Candy Corn Aaaws

 

What could be cuter that a little furry Candy Corn Bat???

TWO little Candy Corn Bats!

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A Visit to the ABQ Zoo

Welcome to Nature Friday, where we get to meet new friends and share a picture or two of what nature looks like around Blogville. Today, Mama made me I am dressed up like a lion to show some of the animals (besides the flamingos) Mama saw on her visit to the ABQ Zoo.

First up, Mama's most favorite exhibit, the giraffes!  

Isn't this guy adorable?

As you know, Mama loves animals, but doesn't especially like zoos. She is happy to report that, even though the ABQ Zoo is small, they have done their best to create natural habitats for their animals.  Because there are few wire cages, Mama visits once a year (....instead of not at all), mostly to see the Flamingoes and the Penguins.

How lucky is this guy to have his breakfast within chewing distance!

Here we have a Blue Crane

and a Marabou Stork. 


Here's a little video Mama put together featuring some of the animals she saw:

(As always, feel free to visit our YouTube Channel HERE)

The Zoo is in the process of expanding the primate section. Mama did catch this young gorilla eating some breakfast. 

This little antelope is called a Kilpspringer, and can be found in the rocky areas of Africa. 

They had a nice area where tortoises roamed around.

The frogs had a building all to themselves. These poison dart frogs sure are pretty. Unfortunately, it seems the more vivid the frog's color to more poisonous it can be. 

Eeek!!

We'll close today's post with this Komodo Dragon.

 He's a bit creepy, isn't he???

Thanks for joining us for today's Zoo visit and we hope all our friends get to see some nature this weekend!

Show us your nature! It can be flowers, your current weather, a scene out of your window, or maybe a picture from a vacation, walk or other journey! Any kind of nature picture will do! If you don't see a link below, click HERE  to go to our Hoppity Page.

Thankful Thursday

 

Today, on Thankful Thursday, I want to say how thankful I was that the balloons didn't fly too close to our house this year.

Mama thinks it was because of the winds and storm systems.....

But it may have had something to do with the letter I wrote to Mr. Mickey Mouse.

He was a really nice mouse. Especially when I  told him I would promote his park if he would talk to the other balloons about staying away from our neighborhood.

 He agreed, but made me promise to let his little mousey friends live in our fountain.

I took the deal.....

Thanks for keeping the balloons away, Mickey!

Don't tell Mama, ok????

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Backyard Wildlife Wednesday - Sneaky Squirrels

Today, Lizzie and I are here...and we are NOT happy! Usually, Rosy is the big squirrel hunter but ever since that sneaky squirrel has moved in next door I have joined in the hunting down of the sneaky tree rat!!

Just look at the way he is sneaking around the fountain!

(As always, feel free to visit our YouTube Channel HERE)

Watch out Sneaky Squirrel!

Lizzie and I have our axes ready and we are NOT afraid to use them!!

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Balloon Tuesday

The ABQ Balloon Fiesta wrapped up last week which means that Mama will be sharing a LOT of balloon pictures and videos.

Take it away Mama: 

The 53rd ABQ Balloon Fiesta looked a little different this year. The winds which usually bring the balloons over our neighborhood were disrupted because of storm systems in the area most of the week. With the exception of my visit to the Fiesta grounds and the day after, the balloons were scarce (in our neighborhood). In fact, for the first time since we have lived here, the balloons missed 3 days of flying due to the winds or rain.

Don't get me wrong we still had some beautiful encounters!

This balloon flew right over our back yard....

Rosy was NOT amused and stayed inside, Sunny barked at them persistently and (after Sunny went inside), I got exchanged pleasantries with them (yes, they were that close)!

This balloon has been flying over our house for the past couple of years...

I have always admired the beautiful colors, along with Tinker Bell of course!

I put together a short video featuring some of our neighborhood balloon sightings:

(As always, feel free to visit our YouTube Channel HERE)

 

The next few Tuesdays I'll feature some fun pictures and videos, so stay tuned for more balloon fun! 

Watch for the girls to feature some of the Fiesta balloons in their posts too!

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Pumpkin Aaaawwwwws

 

Mama's little pumpkins!

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Fall Flamingos on Nature Friday

Welcome to Nature Friday, where we get to meet new friends and share a picture or two of what nature looks like around Blogville.  Rosy here today here with Flossy the flamingo to show you some fun flamingos Mama met on a trip she took to the ABQ Zoo last week.

As you might imagine, Mama is quite fond of Flamingos and spent awhile just standing and watching their cute antics.

Their pretty orangey pink feathers are beautiful, don't you think?

The "Flamingo Keeper" who pointed out this little cutie to Mama! She was born at the ABQ Zoo about 2 months ago!

Pretty cool, right?? Although she isn't pink yet, once she starts eating more she will gradually get pinker and orangier!

Did you know a group of flamingos is called a "Flamboyance"?

Mama and I understood why after we saw that the definition of flamboyant  was a person(or bird) that tends to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence and stylishness!

Thanks for joining us today for a look at the Flamingo. We'll be back in a couple of  weeks to show you the rest of Mama's visit to the Zoo!

In the meantime, we hope all our friends get out and enjoy some nature this weekend!

Show us your nature! It can be flowers, your current weather, a scene out of your window, or maybe a picture from a vacation, walk or other journey! Any kind of nature picture will do! If you don't see a link below, click HERE  to go to our Hoppity Page.