Limpkin

Bay Photos by Donna

I almost missed this tropical bird, a Limpkin, foraging a freshwater swamp.

Although it resembles herons and ibises in general form, the Limpkin is generally considered to be more closely related to rails and cranes.

Limpkin

The Limpkin was hunting for apple snails (its favorite), frogs, lizards, and crustaceans.

Limpkin foraging

“Fluffin’ the Feathers”

Although it resembles herons and ibises in general form, the Limpkin is generally considered to be more closely related to rails and cranes.

Limpkin

— Photos taken in Big Cypress National Preserve.

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