tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048648545129425244.post7377031606701220432..comments2023-10-03T00:30:27.338+11:00Comments on Snap Happy Birding: Royal Spoonbill with videoCarole M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13261384312136535762noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048648545129425244.post-72549928774808142342014-08-11T20:02:32.920+10:002014-08-11T20:02:32.920+10:00You has made this magnificent bird or not photogra...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 !!! <br />Movie is also very beautiful!Helmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01669041021568049241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048648545129425244.post-2318170989473548712014-08-10T06:25:39.525+10:002014-08-10T06:25:39.525+10:00What a fascinating bird this is Carole. I like the...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.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052379636186804842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048648545129425244.post-86678612113726132942014-08-09T07:40:46.718+10:002014-08-09T07:40:46.718+10:00Carole , what a cool bird.. The Spoonbills are nea...Carole , what a cool bird.. The Spoonbills are neat.. Awesome photos and video.eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048648545129425244.post-50293954704259120422014-08-09T05:20:22.167+10:002014-08-09T05:20:22.167+10:00Really a treat, Carole. I get to see all your exo...Really a treat, Carole. I get to see all your exotic birds, most of which we do not have here.Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09242684348574884384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048648545129425244.post-48562462565182072482014-08-08T23:40:21.297+10:002014-08-08T23:40:21.297+10:00Sometimes there's a lot to be said for photogr...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.Phil Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846400106748443969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048648545129425244.post-10544601762210781602014-08-08T12:30:17.020+10:002014-08-08T12:30:17.020+10:00This looks like such a fascinating bird Carole. ...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 thinkJeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08282631333469688624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048648545129425244.post-38251293886249868042014-08-08T07:27:42.546+10:002014-08-08T07:27:42.546+10:00Wow, that is a very cool bill! Actually, a nice lo...Wow, that is a very cool bill! Actually, a nice looking bird!Brian Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937257563835611400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048648545129425244.post-29888536337983782022014-08-08T06:49:40.224+10:002014-08-08T06:49:40.224+10:00thanks for your comments all, and to John, I'v...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."Carole M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13261384312136535762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048648545129425244.post-26250500703034662852014-08-08T06:13:00.564+10:002014-08-08T06:13:00.564+10:00What a beautiful spoonbill! I wonder what the offs...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!Gail Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697820311332653232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048648545129425244.post-86002026089691298622014-08-08T02:01:33.929+10:002014-08-08T02:01:33.929+10:00Este ave es impresionante, muy bonitas las fotogra...Este ave es impresionante, muy bonitas las fotografías. Un saludo desde España, Carole.Germán Ibarra Zorrillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01264969574304579865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048648545129425244.post-62742219438396934612014-08-08T00:58:56.259+10:002014-08-08T00:58:56.259+10:00I like that pattern on the bill. There must be a ...I like that pattern on the bill. There must be a reason. To break up the reflection when under water?John @ Beans and I on the Loosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185975793295220723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048648545129425244.post-997573929788207472014-08-08T00:54:49.121+10:002014-08-08T00:54:49.121+10:00How does he hold that beak up???
What a magnificen...How does he hold that beak up???<br />What a magnificent creature this is, Carole!Lisa Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06638444295223502727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048648545129425244.post-50681056449539253292014-08-08T00:46:11.767+10:002014-08-08T00:46:11.767+10:00that is a huge bill. what a neat bird. so unusual....that is a huge bill. what a neat bird. so unusual. ( :Elizabeth Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06646711693473956020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048648545129425244.post-57837951575581267882014-08-08T00:40:34.752+10:002014-08-08T00:40:34.752+10:00i like his head shaking routine. :) neat bill, for...i like his head shaking routine. :) neat bill, for sure!TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048648545129425244.post-20851829974948889962014-08-08T00:40:06.214+10:002014-08-08T00:40:06.214+10:00Stunning photos and video of this spoonbill.
Perfe...Stunning photos and video of this spoonbill.<br />Perfect photographed, my compliments Carole.Irmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01743637769056732019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048648545129425244.post-72909037206037779712014-08-07T23:29:31.922+10:002014-08-07T23:29:31.922+10:00It's bill is as big as one of my wooden spoons...It's bill is as big as one of my wooden spoons!!! And those Koi fish are enormous!!...:)JPjp@A Green Ridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15217268829093983376noreply@blogger.com