Spoonbills Surprise Everybody

We had a few spoonbills show up in the marsh this evening which was a bit of a shock because we had practically given up on seeing any this summer.

Unfortunately they mostly stayed way back against the far edge of the pond area except for a brief visit to the salt marsh.

At one point it seemed an egret was as surprised as the rest of us when three spoonies came by interrupting his preening session. The egret gave them a look as if he was thinking…”what the heck are these goofy pink things?!”

In any case it was good seeing some of our pink visitors and hopefully they will decide to stick around for a while!

16 thoughts on “Spoonbills Surprise Everybody”

ecoy1 on August 17, 2015 at 11:53 pm said:

Very good captures, Phil and hope the Spoonbills hang around for you!

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on August 19, 2015 at 5:47 pm said:
  
  Thanks for looking and so far they are still here!
  
  Reply ↓
Meta on August 18, 2015 at 3:59 am said:

They show up very nicely against that background.

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on August 19, 2015 at 5:47 pm said:
  
  It was a nice setting, I just wish they were in closer.
  
  Reply ↓
jhh1964 on August 18, 2015 at 8:30 am said:

Gorgeous xxx

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on August 19, 2015 at 5:48 pm said:
  
  I never get tired of seeing the pink goofballs! 😀
  
  Reply ↓
anotherday2paradise on August 18, 2015 at 9:45 am said:

Your ‘patience’ was finally rewarded, Phil. 🙂 Great shots. That Egret looks a bit nonplussed. 😕

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on August 19, 2015 at 5:50 pm said:
  
  Yes and I resisted giving them a good scolding for showing up late. I was happy to see them and all is forgiven.
  But they better not pull this stunt again next summer! 😳
  
  Reply ↓
foxleylady on August 18, 2015 at 12:54 pm said:

Great to see them back – they add a beautiful splash of colour to the marsh!

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on August 19, 2015 at 5:51 pm said:
  
  They really do brighten up the place. Better then adding curtains!
  
  Reply ↓
Raewyn's Photos on August 18, 2015 at 5:50 pm said:

Great shots. I have seen some white spoonbills here in New Zealand

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on August 19, 2015 at 5:51 pm said:
  
  It is interesting how they differ so much from the ones we see here in the states.
  
  Reply ↓
Linda on August 19, 2015 at 1:59 pm said:

Beautiful captures, love the colors and they are such unique birds of beauty.

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on August 19, 2015 at 5:52 pm said:
  
  These birds will literally stop traffic if they feed near the causeway! 😀
  
  Reply ↓
Charlie@Seattle Trekker on August 19, 2015 at 2:03 pm said:

Such spectacular creatures, love the photos.

Reply ↓
- Phil Lanoue on August 19, 2015 at 5:52 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch Charlie, glad you liked seeing our pink visitors that (finally) got here.
  
  Reply ↓