Don’t be too proud to take lessons. I’m not. – Jack Nicklaus
Lots of Roseates on the drive today – more pics coming.
Quote found in The book of Florida Wisdom – Criswell Freeman
Roseate Spoon Bill
Don’t be too proud to take lessons. I’m not. – Jack Nicklaus
Lots of Roseates on the drive today – more pics coming.
Quote found in The book of Florida Wisdom – Criswell Freeman
Picture This by Frank 
That’s really surprisingly pink! 🙂
Good quote too 🙂
Their feathers are so pretty that folks almost hunted them to extinction in the US. We have 33 breeding pairs left in the 1930’s. Amazing recovery (since we don’t shoot them anymore). I’ll bet I saw at least 33 breeding pairs yesterday alone.
So glad to hear they are re-populating, despite us humans. So many species we have eliminated. 😦
Wonderful birds! Is it possible to spot there all year round?
Possible, especially farther south, but late January thru April there are plenty in Central Florida, then families until about June.
Thanks! 🙂
I’ve lived in Florida for 46 years and have never seen a roseate spoonbill, have they become as scarce as the flamingo?
Actually they have mostly comeback – in the 1930’s there were about 35 breeding pairs in Florida. Visit a wetlands this time of year and they are usually hanging around. I’m not familiar with the rest of Florida but there are several spots in Central Florida – Black Point Drive on Merritt Island is great. And starting 2/1 the Orlando Wetlands will reopen.
Thank you!