American Oystercatcher - Wall Plaque Giclee Painting Least Tern Mating Ritual A Roseate Spoonbill fledgling is

A Roseate Spoonbill fledgling is still fairly light in color and has not lost all of it feathers on their head

Barbara Fallenbaum's Original Painting of a Roseate Spoonbill in brackish water reflecting trees

The head feathers of Snowy Egrets are highlighted by a cluster of many relatively short and lacy plumes growing from the rear crown and down the back of the neck

Solitary most seasons and often somewhat secretive

as if dancing in a ballet

American Oystercatcher - Wall Plaque Giclee Painting Least Tern Mating Ritual A Roseate Spoonbill fledgling isAmerican Oystercatcher are strictly a coastal shorebird. Downy young leave nest shortly after hatching. Both parents feed young for at least 2 months. During this time they are learning to forage as their beaks grow strong. Population declined dramatically in 19th century, then recovered well in the 20th century. Theyve learned to adapt to the coastal development often nesting on dredge spoil islands. This beautiful giclee is perfectly color matched,