Roseate Spoonbills derive their name because of their QUIRKY flattened bill which they sweep side to side to find food.

Pale white coloring is an immature, their coloring deepens with age, adults have brilliant pink coloring.

  Approximate size 30 inches with 50 inch wingspan.

This photo series was taken over time this winter at Circle B Bar Reserve located in Polk County Florida.

Post script to What does SPRING mean to you?, the young heron fledged 2 days after I took the photo (wish I could have see that). 

Do You See What I See… 

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