Locally common in coastal Florida, Texas, and southwest Louisiana, they are usually in small flocks, often associating with other waders. Spoonbills feed in shallow waters, walking forward slowly while they swing their heads from side to side, sifting the muck with their wide flat bills.
This shot was taken in a bird sanctuary, “Ding Darling” several miles south of where we live. Enjoy,
Sam
Click below for more Spoonbills from Deepthie,
It was a very memorable drive to the Florida Everglades with Wimal, on two
consecutive days , who was very patient with me, and stopped the car a
hundred times, for me to take photos of birds along the way .
Roseate Spoonbills – was truly the highlight of both those days .
Dharma also did a trip to the Everglades , and he will have real nice
photos of Roseate Spoonbills .
My photos taken with my little pocket Cannon .
Deepthie
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Nice pictures of the Roseate Spoonbills. Thanks Sam and Deepthie for the post.
Nisantha
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Dear Deepthie and Sam,
Thank you both for sharing the picture beautiful
In a natural habitat of a rare Roseate Spoonbill
Depicts the expanse of nature’s beauty marvel
Appreciate photographer‘s patience and the skill
Ariya
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Thank you my dear Dr Poetry, for a Poetic description of the efforts of Web Master and EagleD !
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Nice picture Sam, I was looking for it when in Florida. Must try again. Thanks Sam
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