Another handsome fellow! I'd love for this one to turn up in my neck of woods, but somehow feel that won't happen anytime soon (though you never know with climate change!)
I get the feeling you'd make a run-of-mill great blue heron look good anyway.
In regards to your comment on my blog, that veterinary college your dad went to is still there in Guelph. It was linked up with the agricultural college and another college into the University of Guelph. The program for vets is still running today.
We only have the ordinary (but still extraordinary) white variety of Spoonbill in the UK, and those only occur rarely. So it's great to see this splendid specimen photographed so nicely. So now it's me that's jealous!
These guys are great!
ReplyDeleteWe have roseate spoonbills in Costa Rica. The shape of their beaks and pink color are indeed distinctive.
ReplyDeleteThe angle of your two photos gave me a good look at this chap's bill. New animal to me, interesting looking!
ReplyDeleteI miss these. We don't have 'em in Ocala. Beautiful shot.
ReplyDeleteFunny story about your barber and barber shop. Why do the best barbers die off?
Such unusual birds Jack, extraordinary bills... Haven't seen the Roseate Spoonbills here, just the white... Really super reflections.
ReplyDeletewow lucky you! This bird is so wonderful and you got perfect pictures!Thanks for sharing!
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The colors on the bird are marvelous.
ReplyDeletethat's some bill!
ReplyDeleteAnother handsome fellow! I'd love for this one to turn up in my neck of woods, but somehow feel that won't happen anytime soon (though you never know with climate change!)
ReplyDeleteI get the feeling you'd make a run-of-mill great blue heron look good anyway.
What a great capture. Such a pretty color and such a funny looking bill.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful coloring on the feathers and the bill looks enormous.
ReplyDeleteLovely colours on this fellow!
ReplyDeleteIn regards to your comment on my blog, that veterinary college your dad went to is still there in Guelph. It was linked up with the agricultural college and another college into the University of Guelph. The program for vets is still running today.
Another beauty and what reflections!!
ReplyDeleteNever seen such a bird. How strange !Seems kind!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen anything like this: I really envy you for the variety of beautiful birds you are able to photograph!
ReplyDeleteHow magical to see one of these guys, Jack!
ReplyDeleteIf I had a beautiful pink behind, I would love to have that reflection.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing bird. Fantastic shot!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely capture of a wonderful instant... This bird is amazing, well done !
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures...the bird is really handsome...interesting colour...
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure I've ever seen one like this before. Fantastic.
ReplyDeleteAre you into pink at the moment?
I can see why he's called 'spoon'bill. What a beak!! Excellent capture, Jack :)
ReplyDeleteThese are especially nice shots with the pink reflections. Very cool bird. Too bad we don't find them up in our neck of the woods.
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ReplyDeleteWe only have the ordinary (but still extraordinary) white variety of Spoonbill in the UK, and those only occur rarely. So it's great to see this splendid specimen photographed so nicely. So now it's me that's jealous!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, wonderfull color!
ReplyDeleteo wow!!
ReplyDeleteand that color is so pretty...
Amazing! I don't think I've seen this type of bird before. I like his beak.
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