クロツラヘラサギ / Black-faced Spoonbill

A flock of Black-faced Spoonbills and Eurasian Spoonbills were visiting a pond near my parents’ house. Thanks to a hut in which I was just hiding, I was able to observe them up close from a low vantage point.

クロツラヘラサギ / Black-faced Spoonbill
クロツラヘラサギ / Black-faced Spoonbill | Nikon D500 + AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR
クロツラヘラサギ / Black-faced Spoonbill
It was backlit, which was a little disappointing. But it was a good thing I was able to see it up close.
クロツラヘラサギ / Black-faced Spoonbill
A Black-faced Spoonbill wanders about in a leisurely manner. Is there a favorite food of spoonbills at the bottom of this reservoir for agricultural use or something?
池に佇むヘラサギの群れ。A flock of spoonbills standing in a pond.
Here are Eurasian Spoonbills that is not a black-billed. They are usually mixed well together.
水面スレスレを飛ぶ2羽のヘラサギ。Two spoonbills flying just above the surface of the water.
I would be grateful if they could make it a new place to stay.

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