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    Limpkin with snail

    The Limpkin in the United States is found only in Florida and extream southern Georgia. There, it feeds almost exclusively on apple snails, which it extracts from their shells with its long bill. The Limpkin's bill is uniquely adapted to foraging on apple snails. The closed bill has a gap just before the tip that makes the bill act like tweezers. The tip itself is often curved slightly to the right so it can be slipped into the right-handed chamber of the snail.


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    Re: Limpkin with snail

    That is a beautiful shot Ira, great description too.

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    Re: Limpkin with snail

    Nice close up Ira!! Love the Limkin!

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    Re: Limpkin with snail

    Well done. Very interesting shot.
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    Re: Limpkin with snail

    great shot !

    and the story really complements it, thanks for sharing it

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    Re: Limpkin with snail

    You listed it's natural range . I seen one in north carolina last year.
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