Dropping In

Earlier this week a roseate spoonbill arrives in the salt marsh for an afternoon visit. It’s always a treat for us when the spoonbills are around. 🙂

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Jane Lurie on September 13, 2014 at 3:58 pm said:

Marvelous, Phil. Can’t believe how vibrant they are…and the pose is priceless.

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- Phil Lanoue on September 13, 2014 at 6:20 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million! I’m glad I have pictures of one coming in like this because it’s hard to tell what the wings look like until I examine the photos later.
  
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The Lite Rider on September 13, 2014 at 4:32 pm said:

He’s so pretty. Love the stretch of his toes and how it complements the wing positions. Beautiful! He’s very focused on the landing!

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- Phil Lanoue on September 13, 2014 at 6:21 pm said:
  
  These pointy toes are indeed hysterical! They are pretty pink birds, a little goofy perhaps, but pretty. 🙂
  
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ecoy1 on September 13, 2014 at 6:10 pm said:

Beautiful capture, Phil! One of the best that I have seen. Thanks very much!!

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- Phil Lanoue on September 13, 2014 at 6:22 pm said:
  
  I appreciate that very much and thank you for looking and commenting!
  
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grasberry on September 13, 2014 at 9:38 pm said:

Phil, that is an amazing picture! Perfect focus and composition, love the wing color! Excellent photo

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- Phil Lanoue on September 13, 2014 at 9:58 pm said:
  
  Hey thanks Gareth, glad you like it! This was the day earlier in the week when we had 14 spoonies in the salt marsh at one time. I do have some pics that have 14 spoonies visible in the same shot. A new record for me.
  Oh and of course Radar was there.
  
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anotherday2paradise on September 14, 2014 at 3:52 am said:

Oh, you really caught him looking so cute. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on September 14, 2014 at 10:24 am said:
  
  They are cute birds which is why I can’t stop myself from taking more photos of them every chance I get.
  
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Scott Marshall on September 14, 2014 at 1:15 pm said:

an unbelievably different shot congratulations Phil

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- Phil Lanoue on September 14, 2014 at 3:35 pm said:
  
  I appreciate the kind comments Scott, thanks.
  
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dinajohnston on September 14, 2014 at 7:52 pm said:

Beautiful! Love that pose.

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- Phil Lanoue on September 14, 2014 at 8:05 pm said:
  
  They are cool birds and they look better on the arrival then some that’s for sure!
  
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Pat on September 14, 2014 at 8:37 pm said:

A dramatic entry!

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- Phil Lanoue on September 15, 2014 at 4:45 pm said:
  
  That’s one of my favorite photo ops…the arrival. 🙂
  
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Linda on September 15, 2014 at 7:49 am said:

What a beautiful bird, and his color is amazing!!! Great shot!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on September 15, 2014 at 4:45 pm said:
  
  They are fun to watch and I never get tired of seeing a big pink bird!
  
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Charlie@Seattle Trekker on September 15, 2014 at 5:59 pm said:

Great photography inspires…This inspires.

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- Phil Lanoue on September 18, 2014 at 3:05 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much Charlie, so nice of you to say that! And…glad you liked this spoonie shot!
  
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