Southwick Zoo, MA

[plax]

Tony - along with not using flash, overcast or cloudy days are the best lighting to capture the deep rich color. Sun can wash out color in your photos!

I'm sure that's correct. Another thing about Hys is that they will literally transform to a dark green color when they're soaking wet - and you don't need to snap a photo to see it . It's far less attractive than the blueness of their dry state, IMO. But they always dry out enough to revert back to their cobalt blue brilliance in a short while.

I was not allowed to take the photo on the stage. We had to pay for that. They have to make there money and I don't mind supporting the zoo!

Yes, certaainly. There's nothing wrong with supporting organizations such as zoos!

[Blancaej]

I didn't know that their feathers become dark green when wet! That must be pretty interesting! Would love to see what that looks like!

[plax]

I didn't know that their feathers become dark green when wet! That must be pretty interesting! Would love to see what that looks like!

It's actually kind of a dingy dark turquoise color. I'll try to remember and snap some shots of Zaf one of these times after his bath and post them.

[Turquoise]

Awesome places you get to go Blanca!! I have never gotten to see a Hy in person either. I would love to hold one~~Hell, I'd love to own one!! I am just too old anymore to want to work overtime for 6 to 8 months to afford one.

Forget the lottery, I never remember to buy tickets. And I hate thinking someone just won MY money!! Even if it was just a dollar. It was still MY dollar they won!!

I have been to Zoos that have lots of parrots & a nice group of macaws, but none have had Hyacinths.

[Blancaej]

This was a fantastic little zoo! Yeah, I don't foresee owning a Hy anytime soon either! Lol! We can always dream.

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[Debra]

Our local zoo actually has a pair of Hy's! The macaws are the first place I go in the zoo.

[Blancaej]

That would be me, too! Lol!

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