“Coming Through!”

“Out of the way boys, I’m coming through.”said the spoonbill last night as he jumped up out of the marsh pond and flew over this group of wood storks.

34 thoughts on ““Coming Through!””

Gunta on October 10, 2013 at 7:53 pm said:

Seems like there’s always one of them in every crowd. 😉

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- Phil Lanoue on October 11, 2013 at 2:29 pm said:
  
  Yup, always is. 😀
  
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The Wanderlust Gene on October 10, 2013 at 7:55 pm said:

Another stunning spoony shot Phil. It’s been a real treat, seeing all these wonderful birds, but especially the pink spoonbills, this summer. Have there been more this year than previously? When will they begin to migrate to their winter grounds?

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- Phil Lanoue on October 11, 2013 at 2:34 pm said:
  
  So glad you have been enjoying the spoonie shots, I have more upcoming for the weekend.
  There have been not only more spoonbills here this summer but they are around more reliably. We had small groups or individuals out almost every day since late June which has been a real treat for us. Back in 2009 we had a couple stay through Nov. so hoping we get a few diehard holdouts again this year. 🙂
  I have not seen more then two or three at one time in a couple weeks now so it’s likely some have moved on already.
  Saw two this morning.
  
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acuriousgal on October 10, 2013 at 8:32 pm said:

Showing off those pink wings!!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 11, 2013 at 2:35 pm said:
  
  Oh of course, they know they look pretty. 🙂
  
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edithlevyphotography on October 10, 2013 at 8:49 pm said:

That’s great. What a show-off.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 11, 2013 at 2:36 pm said:
  
  Absolutely. If you got it flaunt it, and they sure do flaunt it. 🙂
  
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mariayarri on October 10, 2013 at 9:14 pm said:

He is a real entertainer, Mr Spoonbill … I just love him 🙂 // Maria 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on October 11, 2013 at 2:36 pm said:
  
  So glad you like seeing our pink friends Maria! 🙂
  
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janmasyn on October 11, 2013 at 1:38 am said:

Great shot Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 11, 2013 at 2:36 pm said:
  
  Glad you enjoyed this one Jan!
  
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Patrizia M. on October 11, 2013 at 4:29 am said:

Prevale su tutti, anche per lo splendido colore rosa. Bellissima foto Phil
Ciao, buona giornata
Pat

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- Phil Lanoue on October 11, 2013 at 2:43 pm said:
  
  Grazie Pat. Sono contento che ti piace l’uccello rosa. 😀
  
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meyer23 on October 11, 2013 at 4:42 am said:

Fantastic shot. The wood storks don’t seem to be impressed by his show.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 11, 2013 at 2:37 pm said:
  
  No, those wood storks are impressed by very little it seems. I was impressed but the wood storks…not so much. 🙂
  
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pixelspielerei on October 11, 2013 at 5:47 am said:

Well, hopefully there will be no hard landing! 😛

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- Phil Lanoue on October 11, 2013 at 2:38 pm said:
  
  That’s what the wood storks are hoping. Don’t need a big pink bird landing on your head.
  
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foxleylady on October 11, 2013 at 7:30 am said:

Don’t you love the completely unconcerned look on the storks’ faces, Phil?!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 11, 2013 at 2:39 pm said:
  
  Oh I know, that’s the best part for sure Maggie! The wood storks are rarely impressed by anything, but…if a helicopter flies over head they go into a full blown panic! 😯 😀 They do not like helicopters at all.
  
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Amy on October 11, 2013 at 9:03 am said:

Great capture, Phil! I guess it’s still warm for them there and wonder when will they begin to migrate?

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- Phil Lanoue on October 11, 2013 at 2:40 pm said:
  
  We should get close to 80 this weekend with sunny skies Amy and the spoonbills like that weather. Back in 2009 we had a couple stay through Nov. It would be great if we had some stick around that long this year. 🙂
  
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  - Amy on October 11, 2013 at 3:26 pm said:
    
    Very cool, Phil! We want them to stay longer, so we get to see more beautiful photos of Mr.A and our bird friends 🙂 Happy weekend.
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on October 11, 2013 at 3:36 pm said:
      
      I’m really happy to see some still hanging around, I figure they must like it here. So I’m optimistic they will be here a few more weeks. I did see two this morning including our friend Mr. Cranky. Also saw a few alligators but their season is winding down as well.
      
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      - Amy on October 11, 2013 at 3:41 pm said:
        
        Cool! Mr. Cranky may want to hanging around as long as he can… need to stay in control 😀
        
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        Phil Lanoue on October 11, 2013 at 4:11 pm said:
        
        Astonishingly, Mr. Cranky got along great with everybody this morning! Even another spoonbill! 😯 Could we be seeing the all new Mr. Cranky version 3.0?! 😀
        
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Deb W. Trotter on October 11, 2013 at 2:07 pm said:

Not leaving much clearance room is he?! He just wanted to make sure he dripped water on as many of them as possible. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on October 11, 2013 at 2:41 pm said:
  
  No extra charge for the cold shower. 🙂
  I often see birds duck when another one flies close overhead but these storks don’t care.
  
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vastlycurious.com on October 11, 2013 at 3:56 pm said:

I have never seen a Spoonbill! Amazing.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 11, 2013 at 4:10 pm said:
  
  They are amazing birds and I never get tired of watching and photographing them. I saw two this morning and just had to bang off yet more shots.
  Thanks for stopping by!
  
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  - vastlycurious.com on October 11, 2013 at 5:30 pm said:
    
    The PINK – THE PINK!!!
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on October 12, 2013 at 5:07 pm said:
      
      Gotta love the pink!
      
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Becky cribb on October 12, 2013 at 8:29 pm said:

As the older gentleman at The Beacon in Spartanburg used to call out, “Make a hole!”.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 13, 2013 at 3:40 pm said:
  
  Perfect caption for this! Thanks Becky! 🙂
  
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