A short follow up today: A couple of weeks ago I wrote about visiting Orlando Wetlands Park and how many Roseate Spoonbills we saw (https://edrosack.com/2023/01/23/orlando-wetlands-park-jan-20-2023/). I said then “they seem to have established a thriving colony” but “I haven’t seen any nests yet”.
I stopped by again yesterday – there are still a large number of Spoonies – and they’re actively nesting!
Nesting SpoonbillAnd it looks like it won’t be long before there are even more!
Nesting SpoonbillsI only spotted one nest this time, but I’m sure there are more. Over the next couple of months there’ll be lots of nest building / repair, egg hatching, baby birds, fledglings, and young spoonbills to observe. It’s a wonderful opportunity to see nature in action with these beautiful birds. I plan to check in on them.
You can see a larger version of the header image at this link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/edrosack/52682475313/in/dateposted-public/
If you plan to visit, be aware of the festival next weekend – it’ll be crowded then (February 18th). Check their web page for details (https://www.orlando.gov/Parks-the-Environment/Directory/Wetlands-Park).
Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog. Stay positive, be kind, take care of yourselves and each other. And if you can, let nature show you some amazing things!
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Wonderful news to hear!
It is! I’m looking forward to keeping up with the Spoonbills this spring!
That really is great news! Of course I would love to see them. My travel wish list is growing! Love your photos and the one in flight is perfection!
Thank you Diane. It’s very nice to have a place close by where I can reliably see them.
Outstanding photographs, Ed!
I love that first shot with the moss-draped cypresses and terrific light. Oh, wait, I love that second shot in-flight with nesting material. On the other hand, a pair of Spoonbills at the nest is very compelling.
I never was good at choosing favorites. Great post!
Thanks Wally – you’re making me blush again.
Thanks for the update! and the warning about the festival 🙂
You’re very welcome Jess!
My husband fishes out of Crystal River every week and has never seen a spoonbill. After reading about displaced flamingos being sighted in Alachua County after Idalia we were wondering if this guy or gal could have been an Idalia transplant, but maybe not?
Hi Peg.
I think the Flamingos were displaced by Idalia.
Ed