Adult Roseate Spoonbill, Walking Behind The Flock - click to enlarge

Adult Roseate Spoonbill, Walking Behind The Flock

The far end of the Bear Island marshes were the only place with low water. Spoonbills (and a host of others) took advantage of the easier feeding.

Adult Roseate Spoonbill, Walking Behind The Flock - click to enlarge
Adult Roseate Spoonbill, Walking Behind The Flock – click to enlarge

I found several groups, each of between 40 – 50 birds. Others flew overhead leaving the area. I assume these groups are heading further south to Central or South America. We are at the top of their range.

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