Normally quite shy and seen only as a glimpse in tall marsh grass, this Limpkin stood on the boardwalk railing while several people passed him.
He did a bit of grooming…
then a nice pose.
Orlando Wetlands, Christmas, FL
February 11, 2025
I did not think this Limpkin would nail his landing, expecting him to flutter on down to the ground.
He surprised me with a shift of his weight, flap of his wings and he was back upright.
Orlando Wetlands, Christmas, FL
February 11, 2025
On our April trip to Florida I got a few good looks at a Limpkin walking, first in a grassy area.
Then in the more expected pond, among the vegetation.
Orlando Wetlands, FL
April 10, 2022
Limpkin are known for eating the freshwater apple snail, Ampullariidae. But it turns out they eat other mollusks using their specialized beak.
This water outflow is near the maintenance facility at Orlando Wetlands, and provided a buffet of choices for this diligent Limpkin.
The green kerchief on his head is a leaf that stuck when he plunged his head into the water.
Orlando Wetlands, Florida
April 12, 2022
This Limpkin was the first bird of the morning at Orlando Wetlands.
He had places to go.
April 12, 2022
