You Know Him…You Love Him…You Miss Him…

I thought at this time of year, it might be nice to revisit our favorite grumpy pink bird from this past summer. In these never before seen photos from a warm morning in August, we have the salt marsh resident spoonbill starting right off giving us his best “I’m so cute” look.

As he continues his patrol among the oyster beds he stops to snatch up a tiny glass shrimp while an ibis nabs himself a small crab. A great blue heron casts a wary eye on our pink friend until finally it’s time for spoonie to leave and continue on with his day.

I hope you enjoyed this look back at some summer moments from the salt marsh!

13 thoughts on “You Know Him…You Love Him…You Miss Him…”

foxleylady on December 24, 2013 at 12:57 pm said:

So good to look back at life in the marsh! You have given us such beautiful pictures and stories, Phil! Thank you! Merry Christmas to you and Alyce!

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janmasyn on December 24, 2013 at 1:04 pm said:

Beautiful photography Phil, Happy X’mas.

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Victor Rakmil on December 24, 2013 at 1:58 pm said:

Wonderful!

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Mike Powell on December 24, 2013 at 2:22 pm said:

No matter how many times I see that pink coloration, I never cease to be amazed by it. Indeed I missed him, but Mr A., the eagle, and other colorful characters of the marsh help to fill that void.

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Beverly on December 24, 2013 at 2:36 pm said:

To the tune of Frosty the Snowman~ Cranky, the Spoonie, will be back again some day! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Phil.

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Gunta on December 24, 2013 at 3:44 pm said:

Such a nice reminder of one of our favorite swamp visitors. Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

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kerlund74 on December 24, 2013 at 5:15 pm said:

Absolutely amazing, wonderful details!

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The Dancing Rider on December 24, 2013 at 6:40 pm said:

Yes, I have missed him! Really enjoyed this holiday treat. Merry Christmas to you and yours! 🙂

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mlou823 on December 24, 2013 at 6:52 pm said:

Thank you so much for the beautiful photos thru the year. I really enjoy them!

Merry Christmas and happy, healthy new year!

Marylou Iafrate
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Patrizia M. on December 24, 2013 at 7:11 pm said:

Meraviglioso questo sguardo all’indietro, con foto stupende!!!
Buona Natale e tanta serenità a te e famiglia!!
Patrizia

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jeannemeeks on December 25, 2013 at 2:40 am said:

Thanks, Phil. I always enjoy your photos. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year!

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Erv on December 25, 2013 at 11:29 am said:

Another WOW Phil!!!! Very beautiful! And I hope you are having a nice Christmas!!!

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Cowboys and Crossbones on January 2, 2014 at 3:42 pm said:

Mr. Cranky Pants! I’m so glad you brought the pics out – I really was secretly missing the grouchster!

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