The Limpkins were enjoying a lovely morning at this preserve. . . . As I wrote in a recent post, the Apple Snails they love to eat are plentiful here this year.
This young fellow had a little trouble negotiating his large find. But he eventually found a solid marshy clump to bang the shell on, and was finally able to extract the yummy mollusk inside. 🐌
Birder's Journey 
Wonderful photos!
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Thanks for visiting, Belinda, and for your kind comment!
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I enjoyed the beautiful photos of this bird!
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So glad you enjoyed them. I always enjoy watching them.
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Very nice ! We don’t have Limpkins in South Carolina, so I have only ever shot a few. Love them
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I noticed that the Limpkins’ range only goes as far as northern Florida. They can be very noisy if they’re in your backyard here (!) but I love watching them in the marshes.
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Interesting bird BJ, we don’t have them here but We have Whimbrel which looks similar.
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Interestingly, AB, “the Limpkin is the only member of its taxonomic family”, according to All About Birds at Cornell Lab of Ornithology. It has a very small range, and lives near fresh water marshes.
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Thanks BJ
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Obviously an accomplished “snailer”!
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lol… he was doing quite well that morning!
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Excellent captures Carol! 🙂
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Much appreciated, HJ. Have a beautiful day!
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Beautiful photos of a handsome bird. He got a mouthful! 😉
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Yes, the Limpkins are very handsome, and they were having a field day in this marsh – filled with snails!
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That second shot is a real winner!
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Yes, lucky bird, and lucky me to watch him ☺️. Thank you, Sue!
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Such a great to see these birds!
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I agree with you, Pam. They are delightful to watch… I especially love to see the young ones.☺️
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Me too – they are the cutest bobbing their heads up and down!
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