Non BIF Bird - But He Dances Does That Count

SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
edited September 28, 2005 in Wildlife
Hi there folks............during my stay in OHIO, we visited a tiny little Zoo called Noah's Ark.

They have one Male Ostrich there who needs to be in Hollywood for sure :rofl my friend Deb and I were the only two people near that enclosure, and when this big ole boy spotted us, he went right into his Dramatic Dance Routine just for us.

We laughed and laughed as his Ritual went on for several minutes, and to our surprise at the end of his grand performance, he took a big bow, then ran over to us hoping we would feed him :D

I have never stood this close to an Ostrich before in my entire life, let alone be able to actually touch it, so we fed him and walked further along.

Mr Ostrich was apparently keeping his eye on us cause he knew we had food, and when we got around the other side of his enclosure, this giant Drama Queen immediately began his amazing Dance Routine for us again :clap ohhhhh this guy was sooooooooo good :rofl you couldn't help but laugh and be just stunned by the performance.......so this time I got to take some close-ups of his face.

Enjoy........... Skippy (Australia)

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  • rahmonsterrahmonster Registered Users Posts: 1,376 Major grins
    edited September 28, 2005
    What great sharp image. I love their eyes they always look cranky.

    Oh and welcome home toothumb.gif
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited September 28, 2005
    Excellent shot Skippy. Looks like you enjoyed your trip to the States.
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited September 28, 2005
    Hey there Kido
    rahmonster wrote:
    What great sharp image. I love their eyes they always look cranky.

    Oh and welcome home toothumb.gif
    Ohhhhhh he was looking at the food, cause we fed him after his first performance so he knew we had it :): thanks Skippy (Australia)
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited September 28, 2005
    Hi Ya Harry
    Harryb wrote:
    Excellent shot Skippy. Looks like you enjoyed your trip to the States.

    You all better now ?

    I had a ball.......major long time to get home took over 30 hrs to get back home.
    Im looking forward to next years trip and meeting up with all you folks :D

    Take Care Harry.......... Skippy (Australia)
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  • luckydogluckydog Registered Users Posts: 396 Major grins
    edited September 28, 2005
    Welcome Home Skippy clap.gif
    Time to start saving the pennies for another trip away now?? rolleyes1.gifI have one shot of an Ostrich (won't take your thread though) and I got just a bit closer than you did..

    Nice shot and glad he got something for his efforts.
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited September 28, 2005
    Hi Ya Lucky Dog
    luckydog wrote:
    Welcome Home Skippy clap.gif
    Time to start saving the pennies for another trip away now?? rolleyes1.gifI have one shot of an Ostrich (won't take your thread though) and I got just a bit closer than you did..

    Nice shot and glad he got something for his efforts.
    Yep back to work already, saving up for next years 2006 Event in Utah.
    Two trips to the USA in less than 12 months sure does put a hole in your pocket rolleyes1.gif
    Go ahead post your Ostrich, I don't mind at all ....... Skippy (Australia)
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