They do this all the time, drop down in the middle of all the others, or here, slide right into their private space.
Wood Storks are even worse. They have a huge wing span that takes out all the others around them.
Controlled Crash Landing, Spoonbill
What’s the dark bird in the background of 1st and last photos?
Ahh you spotted him. It’s a Tricolored Heron. Several have been hanging with the Spoonbills. I didn’t notice him at first.
SInce the water was so low it was good feeding so different birds (almost) managed to get along.
Terrific series. I do love spoonbills!
I do too, but so many photographers have been shooting I’m getting a little tired of pink…I’m getting jaded I guess.