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ROOKERY BIRDS
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| June 10, 2012
| swampsniper
Posted on 06/10/2012 7:34:22 AM PDT by SWAMPSNIPER
More from my Easter Day shoot.
The Roseate Spoonbills have gone from scarce to fairly common in recent years. This one was gathering Red cedar for nest material.
The little Snowy Egret was very carefully checking out eggs.
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KEYWORDS: bird; florida; photo
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posted on
06/10/2012 7:36:28 AM PDT
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SWAMPSNIPER
(The Second Amendment, a Matter of Fact, Not a Matter of Opinion)
To: SWAMPSNIPER
Even though I live in Fl, I enjoy your pics. Thanks!!
To: SWAMPSNIPER
Beautiful, as always. How is your new eye? Still enjoying it? /silly questions. When is your next appointment? /not a silly question
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posted on
06/10/2012 7:38:32 AM PDT
by
Jemian
To: SWAMPSNIPER
Great shots, as always! :-)
To: Jemian
I've got surgery set for the 19th, I can hardly wait.
With my right eye working 100% the left eye is an obvious drag.
I took the right lens out of my glasses but things are still unbalanced.
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posted on
06/10/2012 7:42:06 AM PDT
by
SWAMPSNIPER
(The Second Amendment, a Matter of Fact, Not a Matter of Opinion)
To: SWAMPSNIPER
Outstanding photos. Love em.
Im recovering right now from surgey on my right eye for a detached retina. been 10 days and showing improvement every day. good luck to you Sir
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posted on
06/10/2012 7:45:53 AM PDT
by
TLEIBY308
(Keep yer powder dry and watch yer top Knot.)
To: SWAMPSNIPER
Thanks for starting off our Sunday so beautifully SWAMPSNIPER.
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posted on
06/10/2012 7:56:39 AM PDT
by
rockinqsranch
(Dems, Libs, Socialists, call 'em what you will, they ALL have fairies livin' in their trees.)
To: SWAMPSNIPER
Great start to the Sunday. Thanks, Swampsniper.
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posted on
06/10/2012 8:13:54 AM PDT
by
PubliusMM
(RKBA; a matter of fact, not opinion. 01-20-2013: Change we can look forward to.)
To: SWAMPSNIPER
Amazingly beautiful creatures. Thanks for posting.
To: SWAMPSNIPER
Thank you for this gift of beauty, Swampy. The blush colored bird is my favorite. Are the eyes a pinkish red as well? Such a beautiful color. Hugs, Mom
To: momtothree
Red eyes are standard equipment on some birds, with others the eyes change color in breeding season. It’s a deep ruby red, really intense.
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posted on
06/10/2012 8:37:05 AM PDT
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SWAMPSNIPER
(The Second Amendment, a Matter of Fact, Not a Matter of Opinion)
To: SWAMPSNIPER
The bird is just beautiful. I have to laugh because I showed the picture to my six year old. She swears the bird is getting a sunburn. LOL!!
To: SWAMPSNIPER
More thanks to you, my FRiend!
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posted on
06/10/2012 8:49:18 AM PDT
by
TEXOKIE
To: momtothree
They get the pink color from iodine in the crustaceans they eat, same as Flamingos. On a poor diet they fade to white.
The Spoonbills and Flamingos feed by straining small crustaceans out of the mud. The beaks are highly specialized for it.
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posted on
06/10/2012 8:50:31 AM PDT
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SWAMPSNIPER
(The Second Amendment, a Matter of Fact, Not a Matter of Opinion)
To: SWAMPSNIPER
Lovely! Beautifulness! Looks like *tending the nest* is testament to *a woman’s work is never done.* :)
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posted on
06/10/2012 8:51:09 AM PDT
by
Daffynition
(Our forefathers would be shooting by now.)
To: momtothree
Red, and blue eyes.
Coopers Hawk
Yellow Crowned night heron
roseate spoonbill
white ibis, blue eyes
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posted on
06/10/2012 8:54:29 AM PDT
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SWAMPSNIPER
(The Second Amendment, a Matter of Fact, Not a Matter of Opinion)
To: TLEIBY308
Went through the same surgery on my right eye two months ago.
I waiting too long after the detachment for surgery, and I didn't do a great job of staying on my belly during recovery.
I ended up buying a massage chair to sit in and do computer work. Well worth it.
Improvements are slow but continuous. Stay on your belly. Sleep a lot. Take care of yourself.
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posted on
06/10/2012 9:16:06 AM PDT
by
texas booster
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To: SWAMPSNIPER
I love your pics! They are simply amazing. Thank you so much.
To: SWAMPSNIPER
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posted on
06/10/2012 10:32:09 AM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet - Mater tua caligas exercitus gerit ;-{)
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