Roseate Spoonbills are still around in a couple Wildlife Management Areas we visit along the coast of South Carolina. The bird resources all indicate that they don’t belong here, especially not well into fall, but we have seen flocks of six to forty.
This one was taking advantage of a shallow pond to get cleaned up.
He went through this ritual five or six times that I watched. Too much water in the air becomes blown out in the sun and behind him was shaded so I didn’t get much scenery to go with the shower. This development of the photos adds to the action.
He moved an amazing volume of water flapping his wings up and down.
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lovely photos of a very beautiful bird.. love the color.
Thank you, Vicki. We really got a treat with trip to see them.
Well done
Thanks!
Spectacular!
Thanks, Liz!
Ellen, do you mind if I share this on my blog in a few hours time under the title “Stealing the Show” with the usual credit and links back to you?
Liz, please do and thank you for your interest! Love your title idea.
Fantastic! Thank you!
What a sight, wonderful photographs!
Thanks, Belinda. It was fun to watch.
Very special moments captured so marvellously! What a treat! š
Thanks, Pete. It was fun to watch. Glad you enjoyed the photos.
The sprays of water in the bright light against the very dark background make these photos really spectacular!!
Thank you! It was fun to watch how far and how much water the Spoonie could move.