Slide Title
Preview
Date
Spring 3-1978
Description
Captured in this picture is some of the Everglades’ wildlife amongst its dense marshes. A cluster of Roseate Spoonbill’s can be seen nesting in the tress of the background of this picture. This species of birds is native to the coastal areas of Florida, Mexico, and South America. The bird is known for its pink color, which is derived from its diet and for its nesting site along the tops of shrubs or mangrove trees.
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Creator 1 Role
Photographer
Recommended Citation
Chester E. Smolski photographic slides and publications, MSS-0041, Special Collections, James P. Adams Library, Rhode Island College.
Recommended Citation
Chester E. Smolski photographic slides and publications, MSS-0041, Special Collections, James P. Adams Library, Rhode Island College.
Keywords
Everglades, Florida, conservation, Roseate Spoonbills, marshes, national parks
Notes
http://www.florida-everglades.com/birds.htm
(accessed 15 February 2012)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roseate_Spoonbill
(accessed 15 February 2012)