Sunday, July 5, 2009

Roseate Spoonbill

On our way to perform yesterday we went past this little lake and I commented on all the storks and waders. Mike shouted "hey! A spoonbill!". Well, we had to turn around to see. Sure enough! We pass this little lake all the time but since the drought the birds have more or less left. Thankfully we had several days of rain this past week and they have returned. We are taking off in a bit to see if it is still there. Sure hope he sticks around.
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13 comments:

  1. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsJuly 5, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    wow, beautiful!!

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  2. Shashi NayagamJuly 5, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    Such a majestic looking bird! Thanks for sharing

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  3. Michelle EatonJuly 5, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    Cool! How funky is his bill! I have never seen one of these.

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  4. MaryOJuly 5, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    I didn't realize they had so much color! This one is beautiful!

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  5. KarinJuly 6, 2009 at 3:52 AM

    I never saw one of these. Thanks for sharing so many of your great pics!!!

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  6. Serena LewisJuly 6, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    He's fascinating! :)

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  7. Norma Soulet (AZArtist)July 6, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    Wow a great picture! It is the first time I have seen one. Thanks for sharing. :)

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  8. BumbleVeeJuly 6, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    well, I've never seen anythng like that .... lol...you can't miss that bill even in a crowd!

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  9. JudiAJuly 6, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    I've never seen anything like that other than in photos - how lucky you had your camera with you!! I am enchanted by his coloring.

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  10. AnonymousJuly 8, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    Wow glad you turned around, I can't remember ever seeing a photo of these, he is very beautiful!

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  11. AwtemNymfJuly 8, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    Wow- it looks part flamingo! How cute! You take the most beautiful Nature pictures! :O)

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  12. UnknownJuly 8, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    Oh my what a wonderful bird.. is he pink because he eats shrimp also like the flamingo... I haven't been by for a while it looks like you have been very busy. Glad to see your well :)
    M

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  13. vivianJuly 15, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    Great picture! that bird is awesome!

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