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Photographer spots rare Black-faced Spoonbill at the beach
Original: Black-faced Spoonbill. October 6, 2026. This one walked into the viewfinder while I was photographing a small shorebird.
A bird photographer has shared an encounter with a Black-faced Spoonbill, which walked into frame while he was shooting a small shorebird at a beach. Noting that the species is listed as Vulnerable and often gathers in large flocks according to eBird, he was surprised to see only a single bird on the sand.
Why now: The vulnerable species and its unexpected solitary appearance make the sighting noteworthy to birdwatchers.
Evidence
- Black-faced Spoonbill. October 6, 2026. This one walked into the viewfinder while I was photographing a small shorebird. According to eBird, they often gathers in large flocks but I only saw one at the beach. Conservation Status: Vulnerable. # birds # wildlife #… · heybran@mastodon.online · 26
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