Adult Roseate Spoonbill above and his younger juvenile friend below were in attendance. You can easily tell who’s who by the differences in the colors of their heads, necks, bills, and the intensity of their pink plumage.
They always make quite a showing at the Space Coast Birding Festival💕. 
These lovelies were all seen on Black Point Wildlife Drive at Merritt Island NWR.
Birder's Journey 
You’re right, without Rosies the Space Coast Birding Festival would never be the same!
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They know just the right time to come to Merritt Island in large numbers!
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Wow, that first image! Great portrait.
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Thank you, Sue! I couldn’t help but think he was sending a message in that morning light. 💕 Perfect time to get a good shot of these stunning birds – and they’re so abundant, there was lots of opportunity for close-ups.
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Very nice! Enjoyed seeing them!
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I always find them very special, no matter how often we see them here in Florida!
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What a pretty pink! it must be amazing to see them fly overhead!
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Yes, Ann!! Whether they fly over in groups or individually. I want to thank you so much for the honor of including me in your post about the Joys of Blogging:
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It was a pleasure to include you – I enjoy reading your blog. 🙂
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Here is Ann’s link..what a wonderful idea: https://annmackay.blog/2020/03/22/the-joys-of-blogging-and-a-thank-you/amp/
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Such a beautiful spot! Will have to figure out a side trip up the coast one of of these years!
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Yes, definitely! Late January is actually the very best time to go – you may have to make a little earlier. ☺️
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So pretty! We noticed today that the spoonbills are starting to nest in the marsh near our house.
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Wow, you are so lucky, Pam! They don’t nest in our immediate area. We are just lucky enough to see them visiting often!
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How exciting! I’ve only seen these in captivity or controlled conditions. One day I’ll have to get to FL when they’re there.
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Yes, a great excuse to come to Florida. In fact, there are countless wonderful species here… Florida is a heavenly place for birders!
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Great captures of these beauties!
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Thank you, Ellen. They make great subjects!☺️
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Oh yes! Hoping we might get out to see some near us this week, although here they haven’t been as vibrant as the Florida ones.
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Hope you get to see them… I’ll be watching your wonderful posts, as I always do!
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Thanks :-).
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The rock stars LOL
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Exactly! 😅
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Such a pretty Spoonie BJ, especially when you see a flock, such lovely shades of pink and red.
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Thanks, AB. Agreed… There’s nothing quite like it!
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Rosies never disappoint when they are around! Beautiful shots! Oh I’d love seeing a flock in flight!
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I completely agree, Donna! Merritt Island is the one place I’ve most often seen a flock in flight. It is truly an incredible site to behold! 💗
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OMGosh, I photographed Rosies in flight this morning!!! 💃💃💃 I got a tip that about 50 spoonbills were about 15 mins from me and off I went! I found them, they were about 100+ feet from the road. After shooting 10 mins, I got out of sight as they were at the end of the waters they were foraging and started turning back around which would parade them back by me. If I hadn’t seen the PINK through the bushes I was behind, I’d have missed them! But I didn’t, hallelujah!! It was glorious to see all that pink in the blue sky flying by. Post forthcoming in few days! 🙂
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Hooray!! I’m so happy for you Donna – what a treat 💗. I love your enthusiasm! Looking forward to you photos!
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