The Grace of a Spoonbill: A Serendipitous Encounter on the St. John’s River

On Florida’s St. John’s River, a fleeting encounter with a Roseate Spoonbill turned into an unforgettable story of patience, timing, and grace. Captured from an airboat at sunset, this three-part photo series reveals the bird perched, leaping, and soaring into flight. Moments like these remind us why wildlife photography is as much about experience as it is about images.