Friday, February 10, 2012
Limpkin, #12/50
The top image was taken @ Wellington Environmental Preserve, the middle image was taken @ a Recreation pull off boat ramp off Alligator Alley, and the bottom was taken @ Merritt Island.
Interesting Facts: A large bird with long legs and a bill that is slightly decurved, is brown with large white spotting. Secretive, it occurs discontinuously from the south-east USA, and common in South Florida. Known as the "crying bird", it is often tame when encountered.
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Limpkins are such interesting birds to observe!
ReplyDeletethey are some funky images Rachelle, i like that last one, looks like hes laughing at someone whos just fallen in the water
ReplyDeleteShaun