This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘Wildlife.’ See more responses here. I thought I’d go with a couple of photos from the air, on land, and in the ocean.
First up, a couple of native Hawaiian birds, a palila above and a pueo below.
Next, a group of goats blocking a trail in South Kona, above, and a wild pig snaffles a mango and runs off with its prize, below.
Finally, a pod of spinner dolphins that I encountered in the wild while snorkeling. This scene was made more poignant for me by having recently seen dolphins in a small pool doing their thing for tourists at one of the resorts here. I couldn’t bring myself to take a photo of that.
Dolphins for tourists, hope that will come to an end one day. Lovely pics!
LikeLiked by 1 person
On a positive note, they have recently introduced restrictions here on how close people can get to wild dolphins, which will curtail some tours geared to swimming with dolphins.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love the owl!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Me too. One of my favorite birds here.
LikeLike
Love the pueo owl. Isn’t he majestic sitting on the fence?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes he is, and I love those talons gripping the post!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes indeed.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great gallery Graham. I so dislike performing animals especially when you have wonderful underwater photos of the real things
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes,it was a bit depressing. I’m surprised they still do it in this day and age.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It is always under the disguise of animal rescue
This used to be known as The Pet Porpoise Pool. Action by animal rights groups it is now re-badged and expanded but they still have shows
https://dolphinmarineconservation.com.au/
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, I don’t know how the one I saw is marketed, but I’m sure it has a positive spin. It was depressing to look at though.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Never a dull moment, Graham!
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s true.
LikeLiked by 1 person
All your wildlife and birds are so beautiful, Graham. That one goat sure is making himself at home, LOL! Love the pueo–what a look he has! I’m glad you can share your amazing photos of dolphins in the wild, Graham, where they belong. Hopefully, the ones in the resorts are rescues and are living a good life. At least they seem to enjoy playing.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Terri. I’m surprised the resort is still allowed to have them to be honest. I also love the pueo’s look as well as those talons clutching the post!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Pingback: Sunday Stills: It’s a #Wild(Life) World – Second Wind Leisure Perspectives