flamingoes

On that part of it where we first attempted to land there stood some very large birds, called flamingoes: these, from the reflection of the sun, appeared to us at a little distance as large as men; and, when they walked backwards and forwards, we could not conceive what they were: our captain swore they were cannibals.

The Life of Olaudah Equiano Or Gustavus Vassa The African Equiano, Olaudah 1789

On that part of it where we first attempted to land there stood some very large birds, called flamingoes: these, from the reflection of the sun, appeared to us at a little distance as large as men; and, when they walked backwards and forwards, we could not conceive what they were: our captain swore they were cannibals.

The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African. Written by Himself. Vol. II. 1745

The sea coast provides important sites for many nesting and migratory birds such as flamingoes, geese, ducks, gulls, terns, swans.

Caspian lowland desert 2008

Among the examples here from Laurelton Hall are the wisteria transoms in the dining room; the living room's "Maiden feeding flamingoes in the court of a Roman house" window; and the earthy "Pumpkin and beets," depicting those humble root vegetables with a rich, jewel-like intensity.

Window on a Lush Life Stuart Ferguson 2011

The hill was surrounded by the rich, seemingly infinite marshlands of Kamarg — a lonely landscape populated by wild white bulls, horned horses, and giant scarlet flamingoes so large they could easily lift a grown man.

Archive 2010-02-01 Blue Tyson 2010

It makes no difference whether he claims identity with pink flamingoes, green geckos, or blue spruce.

Think Progress » DC Media Scoff At President Obama’s Substantive And Detailed Answer To Health Care Question 2010

You can walk along the wooden walkways over the water, or simply along the coastal paths, admiring the nature and the pink flamingoes.

Classic France: the insiders' guide 2011

The six cast members are not idle at all, but leap around the stage transforming suitcases into runways, mini-bars and bathroom cabinets, turning shopping baskets into flamingoes and balloons into dirigibles.

The Vanishing Horizon 2010

They could be out to shoot pink-plastic flamingoes or newspaper cut-outs of the President taped to an oil drum.

Pheasant Hunt 2010

Outbursts like this are as rare around here as plastic pink flamingoes on a front lawn.

Learning to Die in Miami Carlos Eire 2010