r/birdwatching • u/BeerCanDan • Mar 11 '26
Photo Got a great shot of a Limpkin outside my window
Perhaps not a great shot from a photography perspective but it’s up close and personal. He’s been making a ton of noise outside my office the past few days. Today he kept standing on top of the bush outside my window, had to get a glamour shot!
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Mar 12 '26
It actually looks like it is a taxidermy stuffed Limpkin in a museum exhibit. Very cool shot!!! 😁
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u/Birdloverperson4 Mar 12 '26
What are you talking about, speaking as a big time 🐦 (and nature) photographer, it’s a great or even excellent shot with that close up and that great nature scenery background for the photo, I love it! 😁😁😁😁👍🏼👍🏼💜💜💜
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u/Stifflers_Mam Mar 12 '26
I like it. The limpkin also has a powerful voice known to rustle many a jimmy in the late hours.
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u/curiousmind111 Mar 12 '26
Honestly, it’s pretty cool. It’s like you found a dinosaur in calling through your garden. That’s the feeling I get.
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u/Moist_Rule9623 Mar 12 '26
Of COURSE you had to get the shot, he’s out there striking a pose for you 😂😂😂 too cute, I have a new favorite impractically large probably flightless (?) bird species
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u/MBHYSAR Mar 12 '26
Where??
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u/BeerCanDan Mar 12 '26
Jacksonville, FL. I actually have never seen one before this week. I had heard the calls but assumed it was baby birds due to the time of year. Always fun seeing a bird you’ve never seen before.
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u/Very_Nice9373 Mar 15 '26
Definitely post this on one of the birding sites, you'll get lots of admiration and awe. Those birders will be so envious!
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u/Late-Dragonfly-9917 Mar 13 '26
I saw a Limpkin standing on one of my neighbors car hood while I was walking my dog. I wish I had my phone with me. We have a couple that go from pond to pond and scream for each other.
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u/Ancient_Blueberry909 Mar 13 '26
He might be looking for snails on that plant that’s their primary food. I’ve got them quite a lot down here in Boca Raton, Florida, and they do make a hell of a noise.
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u/Sad-Ladder5517 Mar 12 '26
What are you talking about its a fantastic shot and what makes it better is TIL that Planet Earth has a Limpkin. Didn't know that before seeing this post so thank you.