More than other wading birds I see the Roseate Spoonbills often act like they are playing “king of the hill,” jockeying for the top spot or poking at each other to move along.
When pushed enough they take a less desirable spot on this little clump.
This pond is not tidal; the water level is controlled by the SC Department of Natural Resources and on this day it was high. There is an inlet behind where I was standing that is tidal and when the tide goes out the Spoonbills will fly over there to feed in the shallower stream. In the meantime they amuse themselves, and me, with tree antics.
May 2019, Donnelley Wildlife Management Area
Nice, you caught all the chaos.
Thanks, it sure was that!
They must be fun to watch, such terrific subjects! Nicely done Ellen.
They are, Belinda! Unlike the Herons, they don’t seem content to just stand there—like a kid needing to poke at their siblings!
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