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Archive 2019 · Ohio rare bird sighting Limpkin on 'Ice'

Karl Witt
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Decided to make a run out to scout an area that most certainly sees a diverse 'in and out' flow of migratory birds. Upon arriving and with a loud background soundstage of Tundra Swans I was greeted by a gentleman by the name of Steve that asked me if I were here to see the Limpkin? I was a bit taken off guard because I had for one not heard about it being here and my mind wasn't processing that it would even be in Ohio in the Winter!

A short walk around where it had been seen produced nothing so I went about my 2-3hr hike exploring the dikes and enjoying the passing Tundra Swans and geese, ducks and gulls, it was a beautiful sunny approaching 45 degree day with no wind for a change

I returned to where I started off to find Steve with a big smile pointing at the feeding Limpkin on the ice! It was fun to watch it poke the thawed water near submerged logs and tree bases and pull up a snail to then hammer it on the the ice to crack it open and feed. Lucky me

Here are a few to share of my first ever Limpkin way out of town from where it should be, I understand it has been in this area since September, not sure how long it can hold up to the hard freeze we have coming, might have to go to the pet supply aquarium store to see how many snails I can buy

We have had a mild Fall, just recently did we get a good freeze and snow so maybe this Limpkin got caught off guard and maybe it will attempt to Winter over??

Karl

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1 Well here I am, what's all the fuss?


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2 Some thawed water to poke for snails


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3 Yup there are plenty


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4 Dinner table


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5 I can eat these all day!


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6 This looks like a good spot................


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7 Rather humorous, the ice gave away and kerplunk went the Limpkin a bit of surprise:)


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8 One cropped head shot

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Nov 19, 2019 at 03:46 PM

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one last one


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9 now let me sit back and digest and absorb some sun!

Nov 19, 2019 at 03:47 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Ohio rare bird sighting Limpkin on 'Ice'

congrats on your find, Karl. 2 and 8 are my picks.

Nov 19, 2019 at 04:43 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Ohio rare bird sighting Limpkin on 'Ice'

Great set, my favorites are #s3, 5, 8. Hadn't heard of a Limpkin before, it's a beautiful bird.

Nov 19, 2019 at 05:20 PM

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Good find and lovely set, Karl.

Nov 19, 2019 at 06:02 PM

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thats a freaky looking bird

Nov 19, 2019 at 06:07 PM

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What a great find, and a fine set of images. Well done, Karl.

Nov 19, 2019 at 09:26 PM

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Lovely series Karl.

Nov 19, 2019 at 09:43 PM

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Excellent work Karl. I've only seen them in Florida.

Morris

Nov 19, 2019 at 09:51 PM

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Hey Karl,

Your bird is telling a nice story. Keep on clicking.

Larry

Nov 19, 2019 at 10:10 PM

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Great work Karl. I like 'em close, so 8 is my pick ~ Ron

Nov 19, 2019 at 10:35 PM

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Great find Karl, and nicely done a good looking Limpkin.

Nov 20, 2019 at 12:01 AM

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Way out of its territory, Karl. Good find and even better pics.
Rex

Nov 20, 2019 at 01:47 AM

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There are so many Waders most are never encountered.
This one is new to me but so are many others.
A well executed great series perfect detail and colors Karl!
Thank you for sharing.

Manfred

Nov 20, 2019 at 06:34 AM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Ohio rare bird sighting Limpkin on 'Ice'

Great looking series of shots Karl.

Nov 20, 2019 at 11:05 AM

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I truly have never seen such a wonderful photo of a limpkin. Heck, that's a better look at a limpkin than I've seen in person!! Kudos for another job well done.

Sue

Nov 20, 2019 at 12:07 PM

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What a wonderful surprise Karl and you got a great set out of it.

This is a wonderful set with no top picks. You have lovely light in the whole set with the little catch light in it's eyes

What a wonderful chance and you got wonderful set out of it

Well done my friend

Lil

Nov 20, 2019 at 12:43 PM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Ohio rare bird sighting Limpkin on 'Ice'

Wonderful set Karl. Love them all but #4 is my favorite from these.

Nov 20, 2019 at 01:51 PM

Karl Witt
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Thanks for the visits and kind comments, it was an unexpected treat and you never know what you will miss unless you go out to see

Thanks!

Karl

Nov 21, 2019 at 10:28 AM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Ohio rare bird sighting Limpkin on 'Ice'

Sweet light on your marvelous subject. Glad you were able to see it. Hope you don’t have to feed it through the winter.

Birdie

Nov 21, 2019 at 06:40 PM

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