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American Flamingo (adult)
After a brief visit to Louisiana in September 2007, this adult American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) from Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve on the north coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico has once again returned to the marshes of Cameron Parish in late April 2009. First discovered by a local on 29/30? Apr, and then re-found by Phillip Wallace and Curt Sorrells on 2 May, (here 3 May) and it continues through at least 13 May 2009. Not surprisingly, it turns out to be the same pair that has been wandering the western Gulf coast for nearly four years. This particular spot, a freshwater impoundment off LA-82 ca. 5 mi. E of the Mermentau River bridge in Grand Chenier, has been reliable over the past two weeks. They are foraging in the shallow waters that surround emergent vegetated terraces built to trap nutrients and sediments for storm protection. However, the pair has only been seen once together. Very interesting, as they have been inseparable since their miraculous meeting in 2006. They cover a lot of ground/water quickly when feeding and their distance from the road ranges from 150-300 meters. This bird represents the first accepted record for LA. Digiscoped photo by Devin Bosler.
American Flamingo (adult)
After a brief visit to Louisiana in September 2007, this adult American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) from Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve on the north coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico has once again returned to the marshes of Cameron Parish in late April 2009. First discovered by a local on 29/30? Apr, and then re-found by Phillip Wallace and Curt Sorrells on 2 May, (here 3 May) and it continues through at least 13 May 2009. Not surprisingly, it turns out to be the same pair that has been wandering the western Gulf coast for nearly four years. This particular spot, a freshwater impoundment off LA-82 ca. 5 mi. E of the Mermentau River bridge in Grand Chenier, has been reliable over the past two weeks. They are foraging in the shallow waters that surround emergent vegetated terraces built to trap nutrients and sediments for storm protection. However, the pair has only been seen once together. Very interesting, as they have been inseparable since their miraculous meeting in 2006. They cover a lot of ground/water quickly when feeding and their distance from the road ranges from 150-300 meters. This bird represents the first accepted record for LA. Digiscoped photo by Devin Bosler.