Phil Lanoue Photography

We heard that possibly two spoonbills were spotted in various areas around the marsh about two weeks ago. Despite staking out likely areas on several occasions neither was seen. Until…this past weekend when I looked out across the salt marsh and spotted something in the sky that could maybe, just maybe, be them. It was! Turned out that one mature bird was flying in with a juvenile. The pair landed in the salt marsh during low tide right in front of us and proceeded to feed on the numerous small fish and shrimp that were seemingly everywhere. It was great to see these pink visitors really light up the place with color. Of course, besides the standard group of snowys and one blue heron, it was no surprise that an alligator felt compelled, as usual, to be involved in the scene. But the gator just ended up making the entire event even more fun!