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Me and my bigspoon


Me and my bigspoon
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Copyright: Vivian Droog (viv) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 301 W: 3 N: 613] (3060)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-11-27
Categories: Birds
Camera: Konika Minolta Dynax 7D, Minolta AF 75-300
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-04-13 8:35
Viewed: 1074
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Roseate Spoonbill (Platalea ajaja, sometimes separated in the monotypic genus Ajaja) is a wading bird of the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae. It is a mainly resident breeder in South America, the Caribbean, and the Gulf coast of the USA.
Roseate Spoonbill nests in mangrove trees, laying 2-5 eggs. It does not usually share colonies with storks or herons.
This species is unmistakable. It is 80cm tall, with a 120cm wingspan. It is long-legged, long-necked and has a long, spatulate bill. Adults have a bare greenish head, white neck, breast and back, and are otherwise a deep pink. The bill is grey.
Sexes are similar, but immature birds have white feathered heads and the pink of the plumage is paler. The bill is yellowish or pinkish. Unlike herons, spoonbills fly with their necks outstretched.
This species feeds in shallow fresh or coastal waters on fish, frogs and other water creatures, swinging its bill from side to side as it steadily walks through the water, often in groups.

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1127 W: 255 N: 2426] (11037)
  • [2006-04-13 9:55]

Hi viv,

A good portrait of this spoonbill,there is some OE,but not interfering,well done and TFS

Paul

I like the composition,colour and the detail on the eye looks great...just your exposure needed to be adjusted....nevertheless it's a good shot...Well done...

Nice portrait and good composition.
The bird should be happy to see this picture !
Stefan

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