roseate spoonbill

roseate spoonbill by ricmcarthur
roseate spoonbill , a photo by ricmcarthur on Flickr.

Such an improbably bird. The colour alone would make it unusual but when you add in the bill it really stands out.
High Island Texas

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cat supplies said…
Your photos are great. I have been enjoying my walks in our woods but I have to go far to find trout lilies. They are a great find. Here are photos we took from the event! Please feel free to tag yourself. Here are photos we took from the event! Please feel free to tag yourself. And nicely finished with a picture of the grizzled muzzle
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