Saturday Walk
Jun 14, 2014 14:21:01 #
While out driving looking for a photo opportunity this morning, I came up on a few water foul by one of our local canals. Stopped and took a few shots. D700 with Nikon 70-300 lens. Nothing special, just thought I would share.
Jun 14, 2014 14:22:19 #
Jun 14, 2014 14:31:08 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
Does anyone know what bird this is?
I wasn't sure myself. I do believe it is from the egret family. Will try and find out and let everyone know.
Jun 14, 2014 14:33:17 #
Well, that didn't take long: Found this from Birds of Florida;
Limpkin- In the United States, limpkins are found in southern Georgia and Florida in the shallows along rivers, streams and lakes, and in marshes, swamps and sloughs. Along spring runs and rivers, you may notice small clusters of pink-tinted eggs attached to plants and roots at the water's edge. These are the eggs of the apple snail, chief food of the limpkin, a long-legged waterbird with a downcurved bill. The limpkin resembles a rail but stands taller, has a longer neck and is distinguished by its dark brown feathers flecked with white, which give it a spotted appearance. It is probably better known for its voice, described as a piercing repeated wail, "Kree-ow, Kra-ow," often heard in the background of old Tarzan movies. The sound of several males calling is described as "one of the weirdest cacophonies of nature." As the limpkin walks through shallow water, it uses sight and touch to search for apple snails, mussels, worms and insects. The sharp and twisted end of its curved bill fits perfectly into a snail shell, allowing the limping to deftly extract the mollusk.
Limpkin- In the United States, limpkins are found in southern Georgia and Florida in the shallows along rivers, streams and lakes, and in marshes, swamps and sloughs. Along spring runs and rivers, you may notice small clusters of pink-tinted eggs attached to plants and roots at the water's edge. These are the eggs of the apple snail, chief food of the limpkin, a long-legged waterbird with a downcurved bill. The limpkin resembles a rail but stands taller, has a longer neck and is distinguished by its dark brown feathers flecked with white, which give it a spotted appearance. It is probably better known for its voice, described as a piercing repeated wail, "Kree-ow, Kra-ow," often heard in the background of old Tarzan movies. The sound of several males calling is described as "one of the weirdest cacophonies of nature." As the limpkin walks through shallow water, it uses sight and touch to search for apple snails, mussels, worms and insects. The sharp and twisted end of its curved bill fits perfectly into a snail shell, allowing the limping to deftly extract the mollusk.
Jun 14, 2014 16:10:30 #
Jun 14, 2014 16:37:33 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
Thank you juicesqueezer. It's actually a quite graceful bird.
Your welcome! Have always enjoyed taking photos of birds and such. Went out this morning to shoot barrel racing, but the event must have been cancelled. So took my frustrations out on the poor birds. lol
Jun 15, 2014 05:58:33 #
Nice shots. Limpkins are really cool birds. And their cry is quite unmistakable.
Jun 15, 2014 20:28:03 #
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