Hello,
Happy Tuesday!
The Limpkin is a Florida breeder, it can be found from northern Argentina to Florida. The Limpkin's diet consists mainly of apple snails.
I have seen the Limpkins all around Florida, I can hear them while I am inside my house. That is how loud they sound, like an alarm going off.
In Florida, these birds do not seem to fear people. We have walked by them, while they stood on the trail or next to the trail.
The Limpkin makes some unusual sounds, some sounding down right awful.
I hope you enjoyed my photos and post. Thank you for stopping by and as always I appreciate your comments.
My list of memes for today, I hope to see you there. Thanks to both of the host below.
Thanks to Michelle for hosting Nature Notes
Thanks to Stewart for hosting Wild Bird Wednesday
Happy Tuesday!
The Limpkin is a Florida breeder, it can be found from northern Argentina to Florida. The Limpkin's diet consists mainly of apple snails.
I have seen the Limpkins all around Florida, I can hear them while I am inside my house. That is how loud they sound, like an alarm going off.
In Florida, these birds do not seem to fear people. We have walked by them, while they stood on the trail or next to the trail.
The Limpkin makes some unusual sounds, some sounding down right awful.
I hope you enjoyed my photos and post. Thank you for stopping by and as always I appreciate your comments.
My list of memes for today, I hope to see you there. Thanks to both of the host below.
Thanks to Michelle for hosting Nature Notes
Thanks to Stewart for hosting Wild Bird Wednesday
Hi Eileen,
ReplyDeletemarvelous photos of this very special bird. I´ve never seen them before. So beautiful !
Best regards, Synnöve
Hello,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Limpkin! It looks wonderful to be in Florida right now. Here it's freezing cold at det moment.
Happy Tuesday, and enjoy your week!
Belas fotografias e gostei do video.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e boa semana.
Andarilhar || Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa || Livros-Autografados
I have never heard of this delightful creature and was curious to hear its call. My dog, curled up at my feet, lifted her head and perked her ears at the sound! If limpkins live here, I think I'd have a hard time getting her to come inside!
ReplyDeleteI love the images and video .. Congratulations and greetings
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting bird! I don't think I've ever seen one. Another good reason for a trip to Florida! Hope you have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteHoi,
ReplyDeleteI love this photos. Never seen this birds so it is very special for me. Thanks for sharing, Eileen!
They are cook critters to watch
ReplyDelete...yet again a bird that I don't know!
ReplyDeleteduring mating season they are even louder than the video. my friends condo was thinking of hiring a hit man for Limpkins last year when they were mating. they do make a racket
ReplyDeleteGood morning neighbor! Well, we went a long time before we saw one of these. They really blend in to their environment. But they do have quite a squawk! Wonderful photos! Enjoy your day. Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful bird and post, E! We are both so lucky to live with nature.
ReplyDeleteHey Eileen!!
ReplyDeleteVwery wonderful pictures of this beautiful bird. So special to see this one.
Your first shot is really great. Nice movie.
Sweet greetings,
Marco
oooooh goodness they are loud, they sure are sounding an alarm. they are a pretty bird - i love any bird that will stand still, allow photographs and not fly off. seems there are a lot of those types of birds there in florida!!! thanks eileen, i enjoyed this!!!
ReplyDeleteThe bird is very nice, and issued the voice did not scare me. Regards.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting bird, I love the feather colors and pattern.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and video, the Limpkin is amazing, Eileen! I have never seen this bird before! Thank you so much for sharing, and I hope you are having a superb week! :)
ReplyDeleteI love your photos of the limpkin Eileen, but my does it make an ear splitting racket!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and hope you have a lovely day without too much rucus from limpkins!
Lovely captures and enjoyed the video
ReplyDeleteVery cool shot, Eileen. And that sound...wow! Thanks for sharing. Always love to see your bird shots. Aloha!
ReplyDeleteCool bird, I like his long beak!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the introduction to the Limpkin! Now I need to find out what an apple snail is - a snail that eat apples I'm guessing?
ReplyDeleteGreat shots Eileen, I've discovered another bird now! Ha ha, that call could certainly get a bit tiresome, but that's the same with our White Cockatoos - you learn to live with them eh!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely post, cheers :D)
These are great pics of this cool bird, Eileen!
ReplyDeleteLovely birds they are . Great post and photos . Thanks for sharing , Have a good day !
ReplyDeleteI've not seen a Limpkin before. You certainly got some great pictures it him.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting the video of his voice.
Once again you brought us some beautiful delights
ReplyDeleteWow, what marvelous photos, thanks for sharing them Eileen.
ReplyDeleteHugs Diane
Great photos of an interesting bird. From that video it has a really horrible noise! So many of the birds around my place are very noisy and I am glad I don't have that one as well.
ReplyDeleteVery cool bird, reminds me of our NZ shag..
ReplyDeletei saw this lovely creature first time ,thank you for sharing this wonderful bird dear friend !
ReplyDeleteHave a happy week ahead!
Interesting bird. Great photos and video. Thank you, Eileen.
ReplyDeletemorning Eileen! fantastic images- as always! have a beautiful week!
ReplyDeleteDearest Eileen; Oh, your Limpkins sure are unique birdie♡♡♡ And they sure sounds loud :-) Well, I DO wish to see more varieties of birds and also don't have fear for people(♡^.^♡)
ReplyDeleteSending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend, xoxo Miyako*
hello,
ReplyDeleteNice limpkin photos!
They are gorgeous,
Happy Wednesday :)
Now that is a rare bird! There must be an abundance of apple snails to keep a population alive. Impressive photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat looking bird!
ReplyDeleteLove the first picture..I'm not familiar with Apple snails..guess I should Google it.. Enjoy this sunny day..
ReplyDeleteThat first one, the close up portrait is EXCEPTIONAL Eileen.
ReplyDeleteThose are good pictures of the Limpkin-guess you were right, they don't fear people too much. They look fairly large, and, do sound like a sick alarm going off! But, I don't know what Apple snails are. Will have to look that up! Have a splendid day, Eileen!
ReplyDeleteI love the Limpkin, your shots are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is a new bird to me and thank you for the video.... Michelle
ReplyDeleteLoved your photos and video Eileen. I have never seen one of these birds before. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe Limpkin is a handsome fellow, Eileen! They have a funny call - like a creaky door! I hope you have a good week. xx Karen
ReplyDeleteOh, Eileen, that first shot is absolutely fabulous. There is just something about it.
ReplyDeletehandsome bird!
ReplyDeleteI love these birds -- I remember that when we saw our first ones here (this is our 9th Florida season) I couldn't find their picture to ID them.... somebody on Wild Birds are Us helped me out. Birders -- real and virtual -- are so helpful. (
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen, Wow, I am almost as fond of the Limpkins as I am of the Wood Storks and woodpeckers! They are neat birds. I usually cannot find any around here in The Villages but I have spotted one at one park here a long time ago. They are rare here. Have a great Friday!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images of this kind of bird!...
ReplyDeleteI love all the photos!
Kisses
Ana
you got all those beautiful kinds of critters there, Eileen..
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