Comments | earthmother45: ROSEATE SPOONBILLS-On the Hunt

earthmother45

ROSEATE SPOONBILLS-On the Hunt

Jul 31, 2008 15:05

Well, I finally got to see my spoonbills -- over 20 of them! I never imagined I'd see so many at one time. Priscilla and I ventured to Robinson Preserve this morning for the first time. Here's one picture from our adventure. There's a story and more pictures to come -- hopefully tomorrow.

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sahlah July 31 2008, 19:48:07 UTC

They look like flamingos repaired with the wrong spare parts!!!

earthmother45 July 31 2008, 20:10:02 UTC

I know! I love your description.
Many think they are looking a flamingos because of the pink color. Flamingos have much longer necks, stand much taller, and of course, the shape of the beak is a dead giveaway.

egg_shell July 31 2008, 19:48:46 UTC

wow - what a very nice picture!

earthmother45 July 31 2008, 20:10:54 UTC

Thanks! Wait until you see more.

thagirion July 31 2008, 20:46:24 UTC

Sorry I haven't been responding. I haven't felt well and with my friends driving me nuts I haven't felt like keeping up too well with everyone. But I've seen all your beautiful pictures of all the birds and have really been enjoying them. I loved the cute ducks. And the storkes flying were so beautiful. I love roseate spoonbills too. It's funny how many people think they are flamingos just because they are pink.

EDIT: I just saw your other responses. Lol, yeah that's what I mean.

kabuldur August 1 2008, 09:19:05 UTC

Spoonbills! And so pretty! The one and only I have seen here was dead grey :)

auntconi August 1 2008, 10:07:00 UTC

Interesting ~ awaiting more tomorrow, hopefully!