21 August 2014 - Urban Beastiary - Sea Life

Next to the gargoyles, the sea life category was wonderful. Come along now, check out my watery friends. The walrus definitely rated up in the top 10. 

 

 

And how better to see fish and other creatures of the sea than on a boat? 

18 August 2014 - Urban Beastiary, Part Deux. Gargoyles and Birds

The tour of the urban zoo today moves to the realm of the mystical. Gargoyles and mythological creatures are featured first. Did I mention gargoyles are one of my favorite things? 

The first three are from the Orpheum Theatre. The building is so covered in decorative ornaments that it looks like a giant wedding cake--breathtaking.  

Next up are a couple from the Grace Cathedral.

Other guardians were just tucked into corners of the city. 

 

Continuing on the tour, we now head for the aviary. There are more eagles here than any other bird. That's just fine. I am always rapt about raptors. 

So magnificent! And low enough that I could actually get some of the line.