A group of Roseate Spoonbills was preening and resting at the edge of a an old rice field yesterday morning. There had been a beautiful sunrise then the clouds filled in, dimming the morning light.
Roseate Spoonbill Lineup
A group of Roseate Spoonbills was preening and resting at the edge of a an old rice field yesterday morning. There had been a beautiful sunrise then the clouds filled in, dimming the morning light.
Beautiful colours, light and reflections, Ellen!
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Thanks, Pete! It is a real treat to see the Spoonbills, especially in the early morning light.
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This is neat Ellen and agree with what Pete has said. But also, there’s something that really intrigues me about this photo – they seem to turn their head and bury their bill in their plumage like so many birds do when resting… but these have a very long bill with a spoon on the end! I guess they just fold their wings over and the size of the bill isn’t really an issue but it seems amazing to me!
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They are a bit goofy looking but somehow they make it work. That pink color makes them one of my favorites to watch and photograph.
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Really lovely set off against that coloured background!
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Thanks, Belinda. I do like it when they line up in front of the grasses like that.
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