One of the reasons I drove up to St. Augustine for the weekend (May, 2010) is that I heard they had about 60 pairs of Roseate Spoonbills in their rookery at the Alligator Farm. I don't get to see Spoonbills all that often and I really love them. From their pretty pink color to their unusual bills, I enjoy watching them. And I don't have many photographs, and certainly not any I'd brag about. While there were certainly not 60 pairs, there were a few, and I managed to get a couple of nice shots.
The picture below shows their pretty red eyes and the unique shape of their bills.
And their amazing wing span. I love them!
Great shots. The range of the pink coloring is amazing. Worth the drive - for sure!
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