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Roger Simmons
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Clock ticking on Roseate Spoonbills at Orlando Wetlands

Roger Simmons, May 11, 2024May 10, 2024

Orlando Wetlands has been full of Roseate Spoonbills this spring, but time is running out on how much longer the pretty-in-pink birds will be hanging around.

The adults are still milling around, and there are still nests with not-so-little spoonies.

But it won’t be long until the fast-growing little ones fledge – and then they and their parents will depart the wetlands before the hot Florida summer arrives.

Last year, I think I saw the last of the Rosies at the wetlands in late May. It wasn’t until September that I started to see them return.

So, it’s time to “think pink” and enjoy the Roseate Spoonbills while they’re around.

(Side note: This is the first time I have noticed that the little spoonies have what looks like blue makeup around their eyes.)

Roseate Spoonbill, Orlando Wetlands, April 2024.
Roseate Spoonbill, Orlando Wetlands, April 2024.
Roseate Spoonbill, Orlando Wetlands, April 2024.
Roseate Spoonbill chicks, Orlando Wetlands, April 2024.
Roseate Spoonbill chicks, Orlando Wetlands, April 2024.
Roseate Spoonbill chicks, Orlando Wetlands, April 2024.
Roseate Spoonbill chicks, Orlando Wetlands, April 2024.
Roseate Spoonbill chicks, Orlando Wetlands, April 2024.
Roseate Spoonbills, Orlando Wetlands, April 2024.

Roseate Spoonbill, Orlando Wetlands, April 2024.
Roseate Spoonbill, Orlando Wetlands, April 2024.
Roseate Spoonbill, Orlando Wetlands, April 2024.
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