Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) standing on one leg facing the right. Two ducks swim by in front of it.
Two Eurasian Spoonbills (Platalea leucorodia), both standing on one leg. The one on the left has its bill hidden between its feathers and is resting while the other looks forward with its bill slightly opened, almost looks like it's giving a sleazy kind of smile.
Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) wading towards the left.
Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) flying overhead towards the right against a clear blue sky.
Many new #lifers today in the #Arkemheen #polder near #Nijkerk. Beside an epic purple heron, the #Spoonbills were a fantastic sight to see out and about. 🪶 #birds #birdphotography #photography #nature #lifer #eurasianspoonbill #platalea #leucorodia
A roseate spoonbill (Platalea ajaja) during a late afternoon search for shallows to sweep and sift. Striking wing pattern. Endemic to the western hemisphere, it is one of six species world wide.
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Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) - Slimbridge, Gloucestershire
A amber listed bird in the Heron, Stalk and Ibis family. 73 pairs are thought to be in the UK
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