Brightening Up A Grey Day

Yesterday evening was cloudy with grey skies and light rain. Mostly a gloomy sort of day all around.

But at one point I looked across the marsh and saw a familiar face, uh I mean bill, arriving on the scene.

I couldn’t mistake those bright pink wings and I got a great look at them when the spoonie turned and banked hard to the right.

All it took was one lone spoonbill to show up all by himself and instantly the day was much brighter!

21 thoughts on “Brightening Up A Grey Day”

Patrizia M. on September 27, 2014 at 4:08 pm said:

Il cielo cupo si è tinto di rosa!!
Bellissimi scatti caro Phil.
Ciao, Pat

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on September 27, 2014 at 5:52 pm said:
  
  Grazie Pat! 🙂
  
  Reply ↓
Lyle Krahn on September 27, 2014 at 4:46 pm said:

Your attraction to spoonies remains unwavering I see. Great way to brighten your day.

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on September 27, 2014 at 5:56 pm said:
  
  Oh absolutely. I spot a spoonie coming in and the egrets, ibis, herons, storks, pelicans, ospreys and alligators all get shoved to the side. Right now a bald eagle would trump a spoonbill but only because I currently get more spoonie ops then eagle ops.
  Yup, a pink bird still manages to look bright even on a dark, cloudy day.
  
  Reply ↓
Katrina W on September 27, 2014 at 5:02 pm said:

Fascinating birds, and two great captures!

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on September 27, 2014 at 5:57 pm said:
  
  I can’t help myself, I see these pink guys and I just *have* to take more photos of them! Thanks for looking!
  
  Reply ↓
Pat on September 27, 2014 at 6:19 pm said:

Beautiful! I love the second shot.

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on September 28, 2014 at 4:31 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch Pat!
  
  Reply ↓
The Lite Rider on September 27, 2014 at 6:59 pm said:

Just love everything about the spoonbills. They really bring brightness!

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on September 28, 2014 at 4:32 pm said:
  
  There is something about these birds that always brings on a smile and I have to stop and watch whenever I see one.
  
  Reply ↓
Charlie@Seattle Trekker on September 27, 2014 at 9:45 pm said:

Wow, absolutely amazing…Love watching spoonbills take flight.

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on September 28, 2014 at 4:33 pm said:
  
  They really are fun and amazing birds and I’m always more happy when some are around.
  
  Reply ↓
anotherday2paradise on September 27, 2014 at 10:00 pm said:

Fabulous shots, Phil. Those pink wings would brighten up any day. 🙂

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on September 28, 2014 at 4:34 pm said:
  
  Yes indeed, nothing beats a grey gloomy day like big bright pink wings! 🙂
  
  Reply ↓
Chillbrook on September 28, 2014 at 5:09 am said:

They certainly do Phil!

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on September 28, 2014 at 4:34 pm said:
  
  These birds are fun every time I see one, even if the lighting is awful. Still fun!
  
  Reply ↓
Dina on September 28, 2014 at 5:50 am said:

What a great way to start a grey Sunday! 🙂

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on September 28, 2014 at 4:35 pm said:
  
  They do make a rainy cloudy day a bit brighter for sure!
  
  Reply ↓
Anne Baldwin on September 28, 2014 at 3:29 pm said:

Awesome second image. Photography always brightens my day even if I don’t get great shots like these.

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on September 28, 2014 at 4:37 pm said:
  
  Thank you for checking these out and glad you like seeing the spoonies! I always try to get out to take some photos but it’s a real bonus to have one of these guys come swooping in!
  
  Reply ↓
foxleylady on September 29, 2014 at 5:39 am said:

This beautiful bird would brighten any day, even in simply a photograph!

Reply ↓