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©Delores J. Knowles 2008 -- The magnificent Roseate Spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja) is easily recognized from all other of the large waders because of his spoon shaped bill and his beautiful pink color. This specimen is a youngster, and when he reaches full adulthood, his head will become featherless and his pink color will deepen. In the 1800’s Roseates were once hunted and slaughtered for their pink wing feathers that were used for ladies’ fans or hats. Sometimes hunters killed over 100 birds per day. During the 1940’s, protected sites for nesting were established in many places, gradually increasing the population of these birds. Photographed in Sanibel Island, Florida.
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Anonymous Guest 30 Jan 2017
This is absolutely brilliant. Find out what really transpired on that tragic, memorable day.Darlene Bayne 03 Mar 2008
I love the color of this bird and his bill is so interesting looking. What a shame that they were once slaughtered for their feathers. They are much to beautiful to harm.Patricia Vidour 19 Feb 2008
This is a marvelous work!! Love it!!Betty Fletcher 27 Jan 2008
This is a gorgeous photo?? Or is it a painting?? I am confused. Either way it is beautiful! BettyDavid Holcombe 27 Jan 2008
This bird is a planet unto itself. The pink bird floats in a see of light purple. That gives it a mystic quality. Planet of the Birds, so to speak.Jerry 27 Jan 2008
Fantastic picture!Ann Fawssett-Atkin 26 Jan 2008
Very beautiful bird portraitgregg dutcher 26 Jan 2008
Love how you create the portraits themselves,....as well as the wonderful captures of the subject matter!!!!Visionary Imagist 26 Jan 2008
Delores: great job at making this portrait. well done again. keep them coming.Julie Mayser 26 Jan 2008
How very lovely, Delores...! I am entranced by the soft tender pink color and the delicate blues around the eyes...Tabitha Borges 26 Jan 2008
oh..look at those great feathers so wonderfulInspire Art 26 Jan 2008
absolutely stunning.Emily Reed 26 Jan 2008
HOW LUCKY YOU ARE TO HAVE PHOTOGRAPHED THIS AT THE DING DARLING! I HAVE ONE PHOTO BUT NOT NEARLY AS GOOD AS THIS!helen tyralik 26 Jan 2008
wonderful imageRuth Kauffman 25 Jan 2008
Ohhh Delores...I LOVE the way you are displaying this image. Such a beautiful bird and your story is so interesting!! Wonderful work!!Alicia Hollinger 25 Jan 2008
Wonderful details and colors!Barbara Stock 25 Jan 2008
Gorgeous portrait of a most beautiful bird!!!Sharon Henson 25 Jan 2008
THIS IS SUPER !Joanna Jungjohann 25 Jan 2008
wow just perfect!!annette steens 25 Jan 2008
UNIQUE Delores!Lawrence Untermeyer 25 Jan 2008
Just spectacular!!!KC CHANG 25 Jan 2008
SO PERFECT!!!alice stevenson 25 Jan 2008
Great Photo and great presentationHeather Leigh Douglas 25 Jan 2008
Beautiful photograph of a beautiful bird!Lili Segal 25 Jan 2008
Wow! When I run out of superlatives in English, I turn to my mother tongue, Hebrew, and I say to you: "KOL HA-KAVOD"!!! Literally: All of the honor (to you)! Idiomatically: Great! / Good job! This is usually used in the positive sense - in a sort of congratulatory tone and in a congratulatory context. So, KOL HA-KAVOD to you, Delores, my friend!Lawrence Hickman 25 Jan 2008
great job awsome work brilliantly doneGabriele Swanson 25 Jan 2008
this is outstanding Delores..great work