Limpkin Moment
by Mitch Spence
Title
Limpkin Moment
Artist
Mitch Spence
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Description
A solitary limpkin (Aramus guarauna) wades slowly through the shallows looking for a tidbit to eat. The bright blue waters and crisp reflection make this gentle moment a pleasure to share.
This large, long-legged bird is found in freshwater wetlands in warm parts of the Americas from Florida to Argentina. I most often see these birds singly. They can be quite territorial. Apple snails, which they break open with their long bills, make up a large part of their diet. If you've ever heard their loud, distinctive call, you probably won't forget it. There's a story I've heard that suggests that when a Tarzan film was shot in Florida, they left the limpkin's call in because it sounded so good to simulate jungle sounds. That's probably apocryphal, but it sounds good.
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October 26th, 2020
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