Tom Buckard
May 2025 - Resting Spoonbill Pair
About the Image(s)
Several weeks ago, we were at the Saint Augustine Alligator Farm Rookery and we watched this pair of Spoonbills nest making for a few days. Finally, at 5:33 one night they stopped to rest and I caught this image.
Shot with a Nikon D850, 5:33 PM, Speed 1/1000th of a sec, Focal Length 240mm, ISO-5000, F/6.3, Lens was an Nikkor 200-500mm.
4 comments posted
Tom, this is an amazing shot. The color is just stunning. What luck to have both birds positioned as they are side by side in their setting with nesting materials, almost as though the scene was choregraphed. Very nice photo. Posted: 05/05/2025 16:15:36
Thanks so much for your comments Jim. They stayed like this from 4 p.m. till we left at dusk.. Posted: 05/05/2025 19:22:25
Tom,
The Roseate Spoonbills resting seems symmetrical in shape and color. The catch light in both eyes show an alertness in their surroundings. Nice image Posted: 05/12/2025 20:27:58
The Roseate Spoonbills resting seems symmetrical in shape and color. The catch light in both eyes show an alertness in their surroundings. Nice image Posted: 05/12/2025 20:27:58
Thank you so much Ted, I couldn't believe they stood there so long without moving. Heading back over to the Alligator Farm real soon. Welcome to our Bird group. I think you will be a great addition. Posted: 05/12/2025 21:58:52