Roseate Spoonbill

King of the Hill: Roseate Spoonbill

The Roseate Spoonbill from my previous post hopped up on a small snag as the Tricolored Heron moved on. Being king of the hill or the first to occupy any object sticking out of the water seems to be a common Spoonbill behavior.

Roseate Spoonbill
Roseate Spoonbill

It was something of a balancing act as the upturned roots didn’t provide a perch that looked suitable for those feet.

Roseate Spoonbill
Roseate Spoonbill

He soon thought better of the idea and jumped down…

Roseate Spoonbill
Roseate Spoonbill

…making an easy water landing.

Roseate Spoonbill
Roseate Spoonbill

Black Point Drive, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge,  FL
April 12, 2022

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