Spoonbills In September
This morning we received a report that six roseate spoonbills had arrived in the marsh. The information was good news as this has been a fairly dry summer for spoonies, only the occasional quick in and out visitor.
I couldn’t get over until the afternoon and first sighted the group at the far back corner of the marsh pond area which was really too far away and no good for decent photos.
Despite it being yet another typical hot, humid, tropical weather day, I decided to stick around and the patience was rewarded. After a little over an hour, five of the six flew over to a small cove area where relatively up close viewing was possible.
I had a fun time watching these always interesting, colorful, and comical birds as they went about their business of filling up on fish and whatever else those large spatula bills can scoop up!
Phil Lanoue Photography 
Beautiful color on these spoonbills.
I greatly appreciate you looking and commenting thanks!
The last picture the Spoonie is saying “Look at Me Look at Me”
That is exactly what I was thinking!
How lovely to see these beautiful birds back again!
I was thrilled to see them and have the opportunity for fairly close up photos. It’s been a tough summer for me previously.
So glad they are back and can’t wait to get down there to see them. Beautiful images.
They really are fun to see. You gotta love a big goofy pink bird!
They are such beautiful birds, love the action you captured.
Thanks so much Charlie, I really appreciate your kind words and glad you liked seeing our pink friends.
Gorgeous Phil. Such vibrant colouring.
Thanks a bunch for looking and glad you liked seeing our fun pink visitors!