Bird Sanctuary: A Photo Blog

Today, the seven of us that are in Saint Louis, along with our gracious host teachers visited Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary. Rather than try to describe the day with words that fall short, I’ll share a few of my many photos from our two-hour boat ride. (Don’t worry, it was not a three-hour tour.)
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1cmGuGGQHBiNlQOzKXMuLfJDZrnmIgBRJ
We were RIGHT on the border of Mauritania today!

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1awliVQg_SoegLhJxTgmjGhaV3rdZn5G0
Melisha and I on the boat.

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I believe these are both African fishing eagles. I believe the one in the photo above is younger and that is why he lacks all the white.
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1_qJi8Vaf11oYUaL7nPQRlTVQukuS2Nvb

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1CJHgYdGmqPBBvqE6VvMHHjBKSfPsPt_4
He appeared to be bored of the conversation.

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1VXE7GHU10xTwLwctkhMe4WBr6MKHwapr

I did NOT expect to see monkeys! They were shy, but nevertheless, I got to see them!


https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1U9vsDimmMJT6B3TJihutKe5FEZziDWNN
Sometimes, it’s the familiarities of home that are the most welcome of sites.

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Ml3cDsRlLUot0ymawtGBMnk_TsYlrS8R
The storks must not have had any babies to deliver today.


https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1B9XRmc0ZTyUUf3IjO_xQwCLFwFwS-n5p
Traffic jam.

I know this is not a great photo, but it is proof that I did see a crocodile! We did see him closer, safely from the boat, but he very quickly said, “See you later” or perhaps it was “After a while”!

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1ueSL_SlrCcozgNZIFZqDj4ZIpHnTwsJ3
Flamingos!

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1uWzYgNUGja_f6aJ2xSnNEg2vdGBwtjRa

I couldn’t help, but think Pumbaa’s song, “When I was a young warthog!” I believe these young ones are suckling from their mother. Although they are young, I still had no desire to get close to them, particularly because of the way mom kept her eyes on us.


Again, I know this is not an excellent photo, but I loved the harmony of so many different creatures living together. A good reminder for us all.

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