Great shot!
I love the coloration of the spoonbill and how it contrasts against the backdrop of the grass and the shadows on the water.
Agreed, the pink really pops against the green.
Thank you all very much. I consider that one a signature image of sorts, unplanned and completely random: The bird appeared from behind unexpectedly, beating its wings like mad as I turned toward the source of the noise and got off a single shot as she passed by.Beautiful shot of the roseate! I love the reflection.
I'm sure he's fine and hunkered down for the duration of winter, his body not fooled by a short, unseasonal warming trend....It's been in the 80s the last 3 days and no sign of Tidbit...
How so? Isn't he well underground in a sort of hibernation mode this time of year?Hopefully not, or he'll freeze next week...
How so? Isn't he well underground in a sort of hibernation mode this time of year?
I wish Tidbit the best, but this 80 degree weather of yours is making my -3 degree weather seem somehow not good by comparison. Please warm my weather up.Hey guys, sorry I haven't been around much.
It's been in the 80s the last 3 days and no sign of Tidbit. I keep hoping, an hoping to have photos to share, but nothing yet, eventhough the ants are out under his orange tree
We had 18-20s for a week, so not sure if he made it or not, and next week it will be in the 50s, so not warm enough for him to be out.
Hey, you got a little furry coat, you're good! Tidbit is naked!I wish Tidbit the best, but this 80 degree weather of yours is making my -3 degree weather seem somehow not good by comparison. Please warm my weather up.
Thank you.
I wish Tidbit the best, but this 80 degree weather of yours is making my -3 degree weather seem somehow not good by comparison. Please warm my weather up.
Thank you.
Hey, you got a little furry coat, you're good! Tidbit is naked!
Poor l'il fella. Hang on 'til summer comes, Tidbit!
Yes, but he eats ants for a living, PD. It could never work out for the two of you.He's been a bright spot in my days
Nobody does, PD.
okay, I don't think I want to know where your mind is at.
I was fairly close then and fortunate the spoonbill fed toward me and approached with what seemed like little concern for my presence. (I was sitting in the water at the time, a good way to lower one's profile when targeting wading birds.)It seems that the spoonbill was keeping an eye on you the whole time. I was wondering how close these shots were, since the details (the wrinkles on its legs, the "cowlicked" feathers on its neck, etc.) are so clear and visible?
Awesome!
A spoonbill here, racing low above the edge of a mud flat during low tide. I don't have many favorite images, but this is one of them:
More pretty pink stuff.