This is a repost with a little tweaking of the background. We were down at the Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary rescue center called Flamingo Gardens. This flamingo just walked right up to me. I guess that he was near sighted and I took this photo. We all know that Marilyn loves flamingos. Photo taken with my old Minolta in February 2009. This is a wonderful zoom. This info is from Flamingo Gardens web site: Established in 1927, Flamingo Gardens is one of the oldest botanical gardens in South Florida. The 60 acre not for profit botanical garden contains over 3000 tropical and sub tropical species of plants and trees and its Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary is home to the largest collection of Florida native wildlife in the state. With some of the last natural jungle growth in South Florida, the Wray Botanical Collection at Flamingo Gardens is home to 21 of the largest trees of their species, including the largest tree in Florida, and a unique hammock of 200 year old Live Oak trees. The Historic Wray Home has been restored and is now a museum which provides a glimpse of life in the 1930s. The Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary gives residence to permanently injured and non releasable wildlife and is home to 83 species of Florida native birds and animals including alligators, panthers, bobcats, otters, eagles, peacocks, and of course free roaming flamingos. The half acre Free-flight Aviary boasts over 250 birds representing 45 species. In the last 20 years birds in the Aviary have produced over 2000 offspring which have been released into the wild. Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated. Dana