a rare sighting of michigan flamingos in the wild
standing perfectly still
not making eye contact or uttering a sound
i dare not tell them that they are not camouflaged.
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“be a flamingo in a flock of pigeons.”
– savannah larsen
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ann arbor, michigan, usa – september 2024
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I didn't have my glasses on.... 
I never really understood why people have those, but they are also popular in the UK. I prefer the real ones, but we have to see them in bird parks or zoos here. 😊
Best wishes, Pete.
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they’re popular heroes well, seem to have made a comeback. I love the real ones as well –
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Is that like an owl in a flock of seagulls …
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exactly
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They all seem to take on the same pose, Beth.
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hmmmmm….
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They look good in all that greenery
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their color pops!
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Yup 💞
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Walk and work with dignity and you will receive dignity and respect in return. Hold your head high too.
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absolutely –
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I love that quote, be a flamingo in a flock of pigeons!
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a good approach to life, I think –
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You always end your posts with perfectly chosen quotes and this is no exception!
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thanks, John
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I’d say they are hiding in plain sight, Beth! LOL
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true! )
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My friend Ruth would love this. She has flamingos that change with the seasons.
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that’s amazing
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A fun sighting :)
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definitely a surprise bright spot
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So good! 🥰
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a happy surprise –
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Hahaha! Love it, Beth. And yes, be a flamingo, for sure.
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and why not? )
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Absolutely!
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Some of their relatives settled here (far north Denver suburbs). At some point they left. Apparently sensed they weren’t welcome.
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that’s a shame
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I have always loved flamingos. Yes, let’s dare to be flamingos.
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And why not?
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We’ve had one in our yard so long that the foliage has grown up all around it so now he is truly camouflaged. I asked my husband to put some Christmas lights out one holiday season and he wrapped our flamingo with them. That was it! :)) Chris
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Great idea!
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Oh, what a find! So glad you got a picture before they got away!
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Right!
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So unexpected…in Michigan. :)
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One never knows…)
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I dislike those plastic thingies but I love the larsen quote!
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at least half way there )
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Thanks Beth!
I had some gr8 laffs here tonight.
Lol…. NOoooooo not the tomato aspic and the lime green jello coleslaw!
The perfect parking space, and Neil Peart. (a Canadian) Hubs owns a mixing board he bought around 2002. It was Rush’s board that they did one of their last albums on. It is signed by the band, and Neil’s is there. RIP!
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aw, wow, that’s so cool, and yes to all of this )
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You are so fortunate. They are notoriously difficult to spot. So glad you have a photo to prove they were really there.
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yes, I do feel lucky for that -)
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❤️
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Now you’re speaking my language! There’s quite the Wisconsin flock in our backyard BTW…
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their midwest migration patterns are astounding
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I tried to be a flamingo but my balance on one leg was not good enough.
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not all auditions go well, you are like Lana Turner
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I do look good in a sweater.
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😍
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I love the random things you find on your walks! Who leaves these things and why?
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Forgot to log in first!
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no worries)
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no clear answer to that )
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