Another photo from 2002. A park caregiver takes care of a rescued young wombat. Australia is really suffering the results of climate change.

One of my winning photos for World Photography Day. I don’t compete, but this photo has won multiple awards in photography circles. Wood Ducks at a wildlife zoo.

Another shot of the rescued turtle. I always longed to be a marine biologist.

Red-tailed Hawk at Liberty Wildlife Rescue

Zone-tailed Hawk – Liberty Wildlife

Red-tailed Hawk at Liberty Wildlife

Another bird that can’t be released due to an injury, and then was imprinted by the people who tried to save him.

Harris’s Hawk in flight at Liberty Wildlife. Rescued bird that can not be returned to the wild.

Red-tailed Hawk at Liberty Wildlife. A wonderful place and last year they rescued over 900 animals, mostly birds. All that can be rehabilitated and released are, but many, such as this lovely bird cannot.

In my mind and heart I wish all animals were free. But that will never be, and I admit I loved interacting with this Sea Lion at OdySea today. He (or she) followed me, on the opposite side of the glass of course. Wherever I put my hand, he followed. Over and over, up for air, and back down to me again. It was a wonderful experience to be with this amazing and intelligent animal. And I admire the company for those they have rescued, especially the turtles.

Enoch, Black Leopard at Out of Africa

All leopard species are threatened. The good zoos and wildlife parks help to maintain the species. I’d rather see them all in the wild, but humans are still killing these beautiful animals for their coats. I also know I’ll never see them in the wild. I’ve traveled to many countries but probably from now on I’ll be photographing in the United States.

Enoch has a large enclosure and lives with other large cats. He’s a beauty.