The transfer of Flamingos to Their "Big Bird " home.

January 11,2012

After determining that the new group of Flamingos are ready to join the rest of the "family" a day is picked for the transfer.  We decide that to be safe we need at least one person for each bird just in case they scatter. There is no leash or restraint on them, number one priority is to keep the birds safe. Our assembled group consists of Kathy, Will, Ellie, Bob , Mary, and Avery Keeper Jesse.

Out of the cage that has been their home all their lives to be banded and then on to join the rest of the group in the Flamingo yard.

What is this thing on my leg,,  I don't think I like it!

  Getting ready for the long walk, it will be about 3/4 mile from the  brood buildings area to the front of the zoo.

  First task i
s to get through the back employee parking lot without getting run over by cars, golf carts or tractors coming to the dumpsters.

Now down through the "Alley" toward the Public area.

Flamingos make great shadows.

 Kathy tries to hustle them along.

 Waiting for the gate to open so we can begin the Parade Walk.

 Gate open, Lets get a move on.

--Alright here we are , Ellie and Squawker in the lead as always. The show is on the move.