Pink bird comes to visit

21 years ago

Holy smokes, this is a pink one that visited me this morning. He was kinda far away and looks real funny with that beak. I'll try to get a closer one next time.

{{!gwi}}

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Aaron_UK
21 years ago
Roseate Spoonbill
Virginia White
21 years ago
A spoonbill. A spoonbill near your home. Man, I just hate you. (kidding. just lime with envy.)
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amy_z6_swpa
21 years ago
Yep, roseate spoonbill, awesome bird. I've definitely decided you have a wildlife eutopia of a property. Lucky you *sigh*
webkat
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You know...when I first saw this post, I was sure I was going to see a pic of a plastic flamingo lawn ornament.....HA! :o)
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21 years ago
Ok, a little closer today. This one is tough to stalk.
Day_By_Day
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21 years ago
Okay, he finally came to visit again today and just as I was going to take the pic, he flew away. :( He knows just the right distance to let me get and no closer.
ltcollins1949
21 years ago
Definitely a roseate spoonbill. Their color can change from a pale pink to a bright pink depending on the amount of Crustaceans that they consume. I see them down here all the time, and it's amazing how the colors can vary amongst the bird.

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