The bird, now more than 18 years old, was banded as a chick in December 2003. Read More “Oldest known Roseate Spoonbill found nesting in Florida”
A Roseate Spoonbill tends to its chicks on Little Betsy Key in Florida Bay. The adult was banded on Frank Key in December 2003, with band numbers 7 over 8. This recent sighting makes the bird the oldest known spoonbill in the wild. Photo by Mac Stone
