Limpkin
On my third trip back to the gardens, I finally got a great look at the Limpkin that has been foraging at this pond for a few weeks now. I watched it grab a large mussel from the mud and then proceed to crack it open with its formidable beak and enjoy the juicy meat for breakfast. A rare find for this area, as they are more common in Florida and the southern coasts, although they have been appearing north more often in recent years
Country United States
State Illinois
Location Chicago Botanical Gardens, Glencoe
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity Feeding in the Wild, In or By Water
Rare (For the Location)? Yes
- Created Timestamp08/28/2023 08:30:33
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Very cool!