26 Oct Strange Birds | Oct 2017

Strange Birds Take Flight in Albuquerque

Lottie Dottie Chicken, at the 2017 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

Most likely, you realize these strange birds are full of hot air.

Literally.

That’s because these are hot air balloons. Note the basket holding the crew below.

Whooz’up, at the 2017 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

I took these photos while attending the 2017 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta.

Owlbert Eyenstein, at the 2017 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

These strange birds offer some benefits.

First, since they’re large, it’s relatively easy to see them without using binoculars.

Second, it’s easy to take photos of them because:

1) They move slowly. In fact, they often just float in front of you.

2) They’re tolerant of people. So they don’t fly away when someone approaches them

3) They keep their eyes open, which is important for a good photo.

Even Pegleg Pete, who has an eye patch, keeps his good eye open, as you can see in the photo below.

Pegleg Pete, at the 2017 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

Better yet, each of these birds is uniquely strange, so it’s easy to identify them. So you don’t need to bring a field guide to tell one from another.

Puddles, at the 2017 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

There are still challenges, however, similar to taking photos of real birds.

These strange birds ignore directions. They refuse to pose. And they may miss an appointment by staying on the ground.

Learn more about this Balloon Fiesta at: www.balloonfiesta.com

See more photos of hot air balloons at: Hot Air Balloons

Much success,

Steve Kaye

Find More Strange Birds at:

Shudder at These Spooky Birds

Have You Seen These Odd Ducks?

Don’t Cry for Me, Audubon

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