Roseate Spoonbill - I Believe I Can Fly Sweatshirt

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Recently had a few juvenile spoonbills return to the area for the second time this past year. I was able to capture a wingspan shot after a recent preening session. Taken at Lake Crabtree in Cary, North Carolina

The flamboyant Roseate Spoonbill looks like it came straight out of a Dr. Seuss book with its bright pink feathers, red eye staring out from a partly bald head, and giant spoon-shaped bill. Groups sweep their spoonbills through shallow fresh or salt waters snapping up crustaceans and fish. They fly with necks outstretched, to and from foraging and nesting areas along the coastal southeastern U.S., and south to South America. These social birds nest and roost in trees and shrubs with other large wading birds.

For most people, finding a Roseate Spoonbill requires a trip to the southeastern coast of the United States or even farther afield to Mexico or Central and South America. Look for groups of pink birds foraging in the shallows of fresh and saltwater, often with...

Hello, my name is Chad Meyer. I started my photography journey in 2018 after visiting many of the beautiful parks and mountains that North Carolina has. I settled in to Raleigh, North Carolina and started with mostly nature photography and then transitioned into wildlife photography as well. I hope you enjoy the nature and wildlife moments I capture. I am now located in Pfafftown NC I aim for unique views and pictures that tell a story