Red eye, a photo from Puntarenas, West

Photographer's Note

Roseate spoonbill (Platalea ajaja) is a resident breeder in South and Central America, Mexico and Southern United States. This species feeds in shallow fresh or coastal waters by swinging its bill from side to side. The spoon-shaped bill allows it to sift easily through mud. It feeds on crustaceans, aquatic insects, frogs, newts and very small fish. Like flamingos, their pink color is diet-derived.

jhm, PaulVDV, pajaran, ikeharel, tyro, tyro, Royaldevon, papagolf21, pierrefonds has marked this note useful

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jhm (198611) 2020-05-14 10:49

Hello Kari,

We get a nice detailed image of the Roseate spoonbill
Nice in colours too.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

PaulVDV (51552) 2020-05-14 10:54

Hello Kari,
The beak of this bird really lives up to its name.
Also very remarkable are its pink and red feathers.
However, it is very noticeable in the green foliage.
Excellent sharp capture!
Best regards, Paul

holmertz (89254) 2020-05-14 11:04

Hello Kari,
A stunning capture of the flying "lady in red" of the jungle (maybe it's a male). It's a wonderful photo from what I imagine should have been an exciting moment, but doesn't this bird actually look a bit stupid? It reminds me so much of a crazy bird in a cartoon. ;-)
Best regards,
Gert

lousat (126545) 2020-05-14 11:20

Waaw Kari,wonderful member of spoonbills family! Wha a colors,it's really beautiful! You caught in a great way this lucky opportunity despite the distance and the dark light,bright colors and fine details! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

Miguel82 (43848) 2020-05-14 12:27

Kari, remarkable avifauna photo. The pink feathers result from the bird food especially the crustaceans that contain carotene. Its spoon shaped beak is an adaptation to the life in the swamps and mangroves where the soil is muddy. Fine colors, good sharpness, interesting photo note, regards.

Tue (78318) 2020-05-14 12:59

Hello Kari,
A very curious creature with its pink body and wings, long white neck, flat and broad beak and piercing red eyes. Very well captured here in the tree against the blurry backdrop of the leaves.
Lars

ikeharel (103369) 2020-05-14 22:25

Hello Kari,
Unusual to see this specie of bird up on a tree, I guess.
Anyway, a wonderful capture, the eye and beak with the pink colors are super-attractive.
Have a nice new day,
Ike

ifege (27059) 2020-05-14 22:54

Hi Kari
A bit strange with a touch of beauty. Well taken.
cheers
Ian

jemaflor (131472) 2020-05-14 23:39

Hi Kari,
Nice photo, well taken, beautiful colors, interesting and well made, tfs.

emka (147765) 2020-05-15 0:08

Hello Kari, You spotted beautiful birds in your trip. Excellent view of this pink spoonbill. great composition.
Best regards Malgo

tyro (30513) 2020-05-15 0:54

Hello Kari,

What a beautiful creature and what gorgeous colours in its spectacular plumage!

You were, I think, very fortunate to capture this lovely bird but you have captured it perfectly with lovely soft light, rich colours and excellent detail and sharpness.

But is it not a bit strange to find a bird like this, which spends its life in water bottom feeding, stuck up a tree? Do these birds nest in trees? Very strange - but beautiful!

Fabulous!

Kind Regards,

John.

Silvio1953 (200138) 2020-05-15 1:27

Ciao Kari, great capture of fantastic bird, I never see before, fine details, wonderful natural colors and splendid sharpness, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Royaldevon (70387) 2020-05-16 4:29

Hello Kari,

This bird had to be called a spoonbill!
It's so very distinctive!

What a fine photograph!
The details of the spoonbill are crisp and colourful.

I wonder how you would feel about cropping some of the photograph from the r/h side. That would put the bird's neck on the third's line and makes the bird seem closer.
Just try it and see what you think.

Love the bird, though!

Keep safe,
Bev :-)

papagolf21 (149703) 2020-05-17 0:27

Bonjour, cher Kari,
Voilà un oiseau peu commun ! je le découvre grâce à la note d'accompagnement très intéressante.
Il semble nous regarder également avec étonnement !
Amitiés.
Philippe

pierrefonds (99476) 2020-05-19 15:25

Hi Karis,

The trees and the branches are frmaing well the bird. The point of view is showing the details of the Roseate Spoonbill. It is clear and precise. Have a nice day.

Pierre