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I saw the most amazing Spoonbill today!!
Apr 12, 2012 23:08:27 #
I have been photographing Spoonbills for years and today I saw one that stunned me. I have never seen one this deep color nor have I ever seen those marks on his cheek. These photos were not enhanced in any way, except for cropping. I guess you can teach an old Dog new things because I learned something new about one of my favorite birds!!
Apr 12, 2012 23:15:25 #
mollymolly wrote:
I have been photographing Spoonbills for years and today I saw one that stunned me. I have never seen one this deep color nor have I ever seen those marks on his cheek. These photos were not enhanced in any way, except for cropping. I guess you can teach an old Dog new things because I learned something new about one of my favorite birds!!
Extraordinary bird, and very nice shots.
Apr 13, 2012 06:54:30 #
donrent
Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl
Oh Gad, now birds are getting tatoos............. :thumbup:
Jus kydding ! Good shots....
Jus kydding ! Good shots....
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Apr 13, 2012 07:09:07 #
I think this is the breeding plumage and markings. I've also heard the more vivid colors depend on what they eat.
Apr 13, 2012 07:25:44 #
mollymolly wrote:
I have been photographing Spoonbills for years and today I saw one that stunned me. I have never seen one this deep color nor have I ever seen those marks on his cheek. These photos were not enhanced in any way, except for cropping. I guess you can teach an old Dog new things because I learned something new about one of my favorite birds!!
OK Molly, I'm officially jealous! Great shots again! Especially love the saturated color of your subjects.
Apr 13, 2012 08:11:20 #
mollymolly wrote:
I have been photographing Spoonbills for years and today I saw one that stunned me. I have never seen one this deep color nor have I ever seen those marks on his cheek. These photos were not enhanced in any way, except for cropping. I guess you can teach an old Dog new things because I learned something new about one of my favorite birds!!
Here is another. If anyone could take out the bird in the foreground, I would appreciate it.
Apr 13, 2012 08:11:59 #
belwj wrote:
Extraordinary bird, and very nice shots.
mollymolly wrote:
I have been photographing Spoonbills for years and today I saw one that stunned me. I have never seen one this deep color nor have I ever seen those marks on his cheek. These photos were not enhanced in any way, except for cropping. I guess you can teach an old Dog new things because I learned something new about one of my favorite birds!!
Extraordinary bird, and very nice shots.
Thank you so much!
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Apr 13, 2012 08:12:42 #
donrent wrote:
Oh Gad, now birds are getting tatoos............. :thumbup:
Jus kydding ! Good shots....
Jus kydding ! Good shots....
Thanks. I have never seen this before.
Apr 13, 2012 08:14:44 #
Gary Truchelut wrote:
I think this is the breeding plumage and markings. I've also heard the more vivid colors depend on what they eat.
I wish he would share with his friends because I love the colors! I have seen them with a much bluer bill, but never this mark during breeding season.
Apr 13, 2012 08:16:51 #
Natasha wrote:
OK Molly, I'm officially jealous! Great shots again! Especially love the saturated color of your subjects.
mollymolly wrote:
I have been photographing Spoonbills for years and today I saw one that stunned me. I have never seen one this deep color nor have I ever seen those marks on his cheek. These photos were not enhanced in any way, except for cropping. I guess you can teach an old Dog new things because I learned something new about one of my favorite birds!!
OK Molly, I'm officially jealous! Great shots again! Especially love the saturated color of your subjects.
Thank you so much. The other Spoonbills around him almost looked white compared to him.
Apr 13, 2012 08:20:58 #
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Apr 13, 2012 08:39:25 #
Hey Molly, You taking photos of my spoonbills, Har, Har.. See ya tonight.
Apr 13, 2012 08:44:44 #
Apr 13, 2012 08:50:05 #
fstop22 wrote:
Hey Molly, You taking photos of my spoonbills, Har, Har.. See ya tonight.
You will be amazed when you see all of the different birds where I'm taking you. I can't wait to see what you post from this trip! This boy was a late arriver and stunned me. You wanted photos of Spoonbills, and I promise you, you are gonna have them later today. Along with Purple Gallinules , Swallow Tail Kites, etc... See you later!!
Apr 13, 2012 08:54:30 #
mollymolly wrote:
You will be amazed when you see all of the different birds where I'm taking you. I can't wait to see what you post from this trip! This boy was a late arriver and stunned me. You wanted photos of Spoonbills, and I promise you, you are gonna have them later today. Along with Purple Gallinules , Swallow Tail Kites, etc... See you later!!
fstop22 wrote:
Hey Molly, You taking photos of my spoonbills, Har, Har.. See ya tonight.
You will be amazed when you see all of the different birds where I'm taking you. I can't wait to see what you post from this trip! This boy was a late arriver and stunned me. You wanted photos of Spoonbills, and I promise you, you are gonna have them later today. Along with Purple Gallinules , Swallow Tail Kites, etc... See you later!!
Cheaters...playing favorites with fstop22!!!
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