We call it the Spoonie Tree because the Roseate Spoonbills often perch there, but it really is first come, first served and this year I’ve seen more Double-crested Cormorants than Spoonbills.
![Roseate Spoonbills, Double-crested Cormorant, Snowy Egret](https://i0.wp.com/passingbyphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/531a1412.jpg?resize=474%2C267&ssl=1)
The Cormorants were just enjoying the sun and grooming, but the Spoonbills had a need to agitate.
![Roseate Spoonbills, Double-crested Cormorant, Snowy Egret](https://i0.wp.com/passingbyphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/531a1464-edit.jpg?resize=474%2C267&ssl=1)
Getting an image with all heads up didn’t work out that day.
![Roseate Spoonbills, Double-crested Cormorant, Snowy Egret](https://i0.wp.com/passingbyphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/531a1500-edit.jpg?resize=474%2C267&ssl=1)
The Snowy Egrets came and went, mostly ignored by the others.
![Roseate Spoonbills, Double-crested Cormorant, Snowy Egret](https://i0.wp.com/passingbyphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/531a1624-edit.jpg?resize=474%2C267&ssl=1)
January 16, 2020
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
What a cool set of images, Ellen. All of those perched birds remind me of ornaments hanging on a Christmas tree.
Thanks, Mike! That’s a good visual!
love your last shot, Ellen!
Thanks, I kept taking more hoping they would all look up when the sun was out…a waiting game for sure!
Bet you and I can’t count how many numerous times we’ve done that waiting game, lol. Ted too!
Lots and lots, for sure, but so worth it when they do!
Terrific set, Ellen! Why do you suppose they all find this tree so attractive?