A series of photographs taken while watching a Spoonbill work his way across some open marsh.

To feed they will walk along and swing their unique bills back and forth in the water. If they touch something it’s grabbed quickly and usually tossed in the air.

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Sweeping The Water For Food, Roseate Spoonbill

Sweeping The Water For Food, Roseate Spoonbill

Sweeping The Water For Food, Roseate Spoonbill

Sweeping The Water For Food, Roseate Spoonbill

Sweeping The Water For Food, Roseate Spoonbill

Sweeping The Water For Food, Roseate Spoonbill