California Condor

Enjoying the morning sun; waiting for the morning tourists to become carrion.

Bateleur Eagle

(terathopius ecaudatus). Enjoying the good lighting in Africa Rocks at the San Diego Zoo.

When That Snack Is Just Out Of Reach

Polar Bear weighing its options; smug bird knowing it's just far enough away.

Steller's Sea-eagle

(Haliaeetus pelagicus).

Sumatran Tiger

Just a big cat lounging around. Shot through the glass wall from the Longhouse at San Diego Zoo's Safari Park Tiger Trail.

Western Burrowing Owls

(Athene cunicularia hypugaea).

Test of Wills meets Test of Physics.

The little one, either being playful or testing boundaries, was trying to push back various adults this morning - it looked cute but he never really stood a chance.

Who's watching whom?

Spent a long time watching the warthogs at Safari Park this morning, but this one was watching right back. Also, who are you calling 'common'?

Reflections

House of Hospitality reflected in the Lily Pond during a thirty-second exposure night shot at Balboa Park

Ghost Ducks

With a thirty-second exposure I was expecting the ducks to blur - more surprised at the few that seemingly didn't move for the entire shot.

Fountain

Fog rolled in spoiling my original plans, but very happy with the long-exposure shots I did get. This is one of two fountains on either side of the Botanical Building at Balboa Park.

Someone's Hungry

Almost missed the little one sticking his head out for a snack.

Not very welcoming

It seems Mister Tiger doesn't appreciate morning visitors.

Chubby Unicorn mid-Brunch

Save the Chubby Unicorns!

Yes, we have a Civic Organist.

San Diego's civic organist, Raul Prieto Ramirez, in action on the Spreckels Organ at Balboa Park earlier this afternoon. In case you didn't know, this 1915 gift to the city by Adolph and John D. Spreckels is the largest outdoor musical instrument in the world (yes, I read the program).

Bestest

Bestest doggie for his behavior at this afternoon's concert at the Spreckels Organ, or bestest leashholder for getting him the front row seat and taking the effort to keep him in shade? Or both?

Today's Greeter

This gent was welcoming visitors to Safari Park today. Glad we're putting our best face forward.

My mood captured

Mr. Warthog was mirroring my mood this morning quite well.

Ensemble Piece

What happens when a pair of Monarchs, a Rust-Tipped Page, and something blurry and yellow all land on the same plant?

Monarch butterfly

The Monarch was all over at this year's Butterfly & Jungle, but no sign of Team Venture.