ROSEATE SPOON BILLS

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 There's just something magical about a pink bird!

We watched (and fed) birds for years before we sold our home in Springfield, but in the Pacific Northwest you don't see birds like this. 

So when we spotted Roseate Spoonbills on one of our first RV trips south we were enchanted.

We were staying at Port Aransas Texas on that trip -- and it was pre-digital camera.  Those were simpler times.  I was thrilled just to spot birds.  And I do try to remember those times now when I can't get a picture  -- it's still a good thing after all just to spot a bird (almost any bird).

 

On a later trip, thankfully with camera, we saw these lovely pink birds in the bayous of Louisiana (these pictures were all taken there).  Now we see them occasionally in Florida and I still get excited every time we do. Even looking at these pictures makes me happy.  It's magic even if all you really spot is a stretched out pink wing:

  

Comments

[Annie-France]

I think, the only pink bird we have in France is the flamingo : we can see it just in Camargues, in the south . Your shot (digital or not) are always beautiful ! Thanks to you !

[Pam]

Hi Sallie, they are beautiful to look at aren't they. My sister and and I once encountered a flamingo as it flew across the road right in front of us. Pink birds look so lovely and are easy to spot.

hugs,
Pam

[Sondra]

Ive never seen these in the wild!! SO it would be awesome to add one to my life list!!

[Jean]

Sallie, I agree that seeing a pink bird would be magical. I have yet to add this bird to my List but when I do I will remember this post.:)

[Ebie]

Hi Sallie, I have never saw a pink bird, except for the flamingos. Sorry, I had to repeat what Joo said, but that's what's in my mind when I saw the photo.

[Pat]

Gorgeous birds! I like that nest shot!

[joo]

Hi Sallie,
The only pink bird I know (from the zoo!) is flamingo. The one here is amazing:)

[Stewart M - Australia]

Hi there - we have two species of spoonbill in Australia - both white. Pink would be a bit of a shock!

Nice story.

SM

[fjällripan]

I never seen a spoonbill in real...Such a great coulor they have, thanks for sharing!

[diane]

Birds are fascinating to watch and hard to capture on camera. These are beauties and I love the shape of their beak , very handy.

[springman]

Spoonbills are a gorgeous bird Sallie. I would love to see one someday. Thanks for sharing your beautiful experience!

[Barb]

These pink birds are visions! I'd love to see them in person.

[TexWisGirl]

they are such unique looking birds! :)

[Penny]

I'm excited seeing your pictures! I am especially drawn to the nest. Such a big bird in such a matronly pose.

[Hildred]

What lovely birds, Sallie. Your pictures are beautiful too, and make a wonderful substitute for seeing them in all their birdlike splendour, as I am not likely ever to do.

[Eileen]

The Roseate Spoonbill is a beautiful bird. What a great sighting and photos. A few years ago one of these birds made up to the Delaware-Md line. Of course I missed seeing it, I had to work at that time.

[Martha]

We saw them on a visit to Ding Darling several years ago. They are hard to miss with their bright color.

[dreamfalcon]

I do remember seeing my first Roseate Spoonbill: what a color and what a bill :-)

[Mick]

Very pretty bird. Much nicer than the plain white ones I see here!

[Andrew]

Hi Sallie.. Your Spoonbill is a beauty... ours are all white but the Roseate is so lovely to see..
Hope alls well with you..it's starting to get quite cold over here.. xx

[Boom & Gary]

They are beauties, Sallie!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

[Jennifer]

They are lovely birds and I like their crazy bills.

[Hazel]

Happy travels-when you journey south! I eagerly await your "next chapters"!