Recently, while in Houston, the SDP Junior Editor and I took a road trip to Galveston, where we visited the Moody Gardens rainforest. We were there during shoulder tourist season, so when we arrived, the place was pretty quiet...and, I really didn't know what to expect. Imagine my surprise when we walked in and immediately saw this stunning creature! A scarlet ibis.
The birds -- and many of the animals, like sloths -- have full reign of the rainforest. So, when you're strolling through the area, which is a sizable pyramid-shaped structure with lush foliage, you'll encounter animals wandering around -- very cool! (The snakes and bats etc., naturally, are in more confined areas.) It was a great experience -- would highly recommend it, if you're ever in Galveston.
Between work and travel, it's been a busy start to 2017! Hope everyone in the SDP world is doing well. Look forward to catching up soon!
8 comments:
My gosh, and even his legs and claws/feet are pink. What colour there, must be a grand place to visit.
Very pretty!
A cousin of mine lived for a year or two in Galveston.
Such a vivid and bright colour. Beautiful bird!!
Sounds like a neat place to visit. What an incredible color those birds are sporting. Nature is truly awesome.
Wow, that is a bright, beautiful bird!
Nice to see your post. What a knockout! I wouldn't have imagined a rainforest in Galveston.
I've not seen these before, either. Are you sure someone didn't dip them in strawberry koolaid?
Hi there, good to hear from you SRQ, sounds like a busy time for you. I usually find the Ibis rather a creepy kind of bird but there's nothing creepy about these flamboyant creatures ☺ incroyable sight!
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