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Birds, Words, Pics + TV

Thanks to Roseate Spoonbills, pink is my favorite autumn color

Roger Simmons, November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

People love autumn for the changing colors of the leaves. I love it because it signals more of the color pink — the return of Roseate Spoonbills.

Over at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge on a recent Sunday morning, I came across several Roseates. Three more flew overhead. I know this is just the start and more will be arriving soon.

I’m not sure what it is about these birds that is so captivating, but I love to watch and photograph them.

So happy fall — it’s time to think pink.

Roseate Spoonbill, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, November 2025.
Roseate Spoonbill, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, November 2025.
Roseate Spoonbill, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, November 2025.
Roseate Spoonbill, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, November 2025.
Roseate Spoonbill, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, November 2025.
Roseate Spoonbill, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, November 2025.
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