07 August 2014

Royal Spoonbill with video

It was a not-in-the-wild photo opportunity for this one, but it was so special to watch this beautiful wetland bird up close.

the 'textured' pattern showing on the bill may be the vibration-detectors that are actually inside - these water-birds can feed day or night with this inherent asset.


I was surprised to learn that this bird weight approx. 78 grams.  With a bill like it has I might’ve thought it’d be much heavier.







 mighty good sized koi-carp too!






Reading: Royal Spoonbill

16 comments:

  1. It's bill is as big as one of my wooden spoons!!! And those Koi fish are enormous!!...:)JP

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  2. Stunning photos and video of this spoonbill.
    Perfect photographed, my compliments Carole.

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  3. i like his head shaking routine. :) neat bill, for sure!

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  4. that is a huge bill. what a neat bird. so unusual. ( :

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  5. How does he hold that beak up???
    What a magnificent creature this is, Carole!

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  6. I like that pattern on the bill. There must be a reason. To break up the reflection when under water?

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  7. Este ave es impresionante, muy bonitas las fotografías. Un saludo desde España, Carole.

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  8. What a beautiful spoonbill! I wonder what the offspring would look like if these mated with our Roseate Spoonbills? Anyway, I enjoyed the photos and video so much. Thank you!

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  9. thanks for your comments all, and to John, I've added a little note on the post answering your comment, "the 'textured' pattern showing on the bill may be the vibration-detectors that are actually inside - these water-birds can feed day or night with this inherent asset."

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  10. Wow, that is a very cool bill! Actually, a nice looking bird!

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  11. This looks like such a fascinating bird Carole. I especially love this first shot and also think he has such beautiful eyes. So wise looking. Great photo op i think

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  12. Sometimes there's a lot to be said for photographing captive birds. It allows close ups and chance to appreciate the features you would miss on a wild bird, often at a distance and with less than 100% views or enough time.

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  13. Really a treat, Carole. I get to see all your exotic birds, most of which we do not have here.

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  14. Carole , what a cool bird.. The Spoonbills are neat.. Awesome photos and video.

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  15. What a fascinating bird this is Carole. I like the color combination. His bill is awsome and his weight is apr. 78 gram?? I would have never thought that.

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  16. You has made this magnificent bird or not photographed in the wild, but that does not matter. Now he's pretty close, and what a beauty !!!
    Movie is also very beautiful!

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