Spoonbill and Egret fishing
This colorful painting, completed on a 16"x20" stretched canvas, is a compilation of serval photos taken from local preserves. Both of these beautiful birds are often seen flying to their nesting areas.
The roseate spoonbill's pink color is diet-derived, similar to the process encountered with flamingos. At one time spoonbills were threatened because they were sought after for their feathers. Although that is no longer allowed, they are threatened today because of limited availability of adequate food sources and habitat degradation.
Great egrets have black legs while white-phase great blue herons, shown here, have much lighter legs. Herons also have slightly heavier beaks and “shaggier” feathers on their breast. They are very popular and can be seen in most areas with enough water to allow fishing.
The roseate spoonbill's pink color is diet-derived, similar to the process encountered with flamingos. At one time spoonbills were threatened because they were sought after for their feathers. Although that is no longer allowed, they are threatened today because of limited availability of adequate food sources and habitat degradation.
Great egrets have black legs while white-phase great blue herons, shown here, have much lighter legs. Herons also have slightly heavier beaks and “shaggier” feathers on their breast. They are very popular and can be seen in most areas with enough water to allow fishing.