It was twenty eigtht degrees on Saturday and the skies were completely overcast so it seemed like a good day for my first trip to the Philadelphia Zoo. Because of the cold, the crowds were nowhere to be seen and I didn’t have to wait to take photos while throngs of tourists walk in front of you like in the warmer months. There are two kinds of Winter photographers, those that stay warm and those that come home with photos ! LOL.
This is a male Indian Peacock. They are native to the Asia continent but are commonly found throughout the world now. This is India’s National Bird. Peafowl are omnivorous and eat ticks, termites, ants,locusts, mice, plant parts, flower petals, seed heads, scorpions and other arthropods, reptiles, and amphibians.
I’d like the thank the staff and volunteers at the Philadelphia Zoo for the time each took with me explaining behaviours and characteristics of each of the animals. Everyone there was very pleasant and seemed to genuinely care about the animals they were caretakers of. It was uplifting to experience a zoo so well run. Like so many other zoos, they are hurting for funds and would appreciate your help. You can find out how you can help support the Philadelphia Zoo by visiting their web site at http://www2.philadelphiazoo.org.
