"spoonies" (Roseate Spoonbill)
Feb 13, 2021 11:46:59 #
Feb 13, 2021 14:25:26 #
Reconvic wrote:
Spoonies don't get their full vivid colours until they reach 4 years. The first 2 frames are of a fully mature spoonbill and second 2 of one that I think is about a year. These were all captured last week at Black Point Drive....Downloads really show off the detail.....
Man
I am getting such a great education from you bird people I never knew there were so many incredible varieties We basically have zero yard birds here in the south suburbs of Chicago. Seriously. When I go to the local nature center, I see geese, swans, and mallards. That's it. I look at the postings here and it is a constant OMG OMG OMG Thanks for the spectacular shots shared so freely 
Feb 13, 2021 19:33:17 #
Great set Vic. See them at a distance in the Robinson Preserve in Bradenton.
Don
Don
Feb 13, 2021 20:23:12 #
Reconvic wrote:
Spoonies don't get their full vivid colours until they reach 4 years. The first 2 frames are of a fully mature spoonbill and second 2 of one that I think is about a year. These were all captured last week at Black Point Drive....Downloads really show off the detail.....
Gorgeous birds (and photos!)
Feb 14, 2021 14:37:39 #
Reconvic wrote:
Spoonies don't get their full vivid colours until they reach 4 years. The first 2 frames are of a fully mature spoonbill and second 2 of one that I think is about a year. These were all captured last week at Black Point Drive....Downloads really show off the detail.....
Gorgeous in download! Great colors and action! Thanx for sharing.
Feb 14, 2021 17:39:10 #
Great shots! You always know when you see Spoonbills flying in the distance. The flash of pink can be seen from a great distance.
Feb 14, 2021 17:42:45 #
Vic,
Having visited Blackpoint many times I am curious from what vantage point did you capture these fine shots?
Having visited Blackpoint many times I am curious from what vantage point did you capture these fine shots?
Feb 14, 2021 18:23:52 #
Reconvic
Loc: clermont Fl
Seabee58 wrote:
Vic,
Having visited Blackpoint many times I am curious from what vantage point did you capture these fine shots?
Having visited Blackpoint many times I am curious from what vantage point did you capture these fine shots?
There was no one location but mainly towards the end of the drive. Thanks, Seabee! Owe you seabees my life from Viet Nam! OORah!
Feb 14, 2021 19:52:13 #
Feb 14, 2021 20:29:42 #
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