Pink Flamingo Sanctuary of Sisal, Mexico

Laying eyes on a flamingo in a bird sanctuary, zoo, or amusement park does not capture the true beauty and essence of this mysterious creature. Peaking through the mangrove-lined lagoon in Sisal, Mexico I was inspired by this pink feather dressed bird. This magnificent animal stands on what appears to be more no more than sticks, stretching as long as 30 to 50 inches long.

As I canoed through a private, unspoiled lagoon, I gazed at the American Flamingos that lined the shoreline as if they were a painting and time was standing still. This protected land of Sisal will… Continue reading →