This past week, a Limpkin showed up at the Hendrix Nature Preserve in Conway, Arkansas. Arkansas is not included in it's usual habitat and local photographers have been out to document the rare occurrence, including me. It has been wading in the shallow water and digging out mussels to eat. Here are a few of the many shots that I have taken of the bird.

[rhanz]

Thanks for viewing and commenting. So far, only Todd says he has seen the bird. It's time for our Florida members th chime in.😊

There are lakes in central Florida where the 300 mile long St,John’s river fill .These area often have limken feeding and can be photographed.

[MikeNArk]

There are lakes in central Florida where the 300 mile long St,John’s river fill .These area often have limken feeding and can be photographed.

Thanks, rhanz. I'll keep.that in mind if I can make it down to Florida.

[angkymac]

You surely did initiate an interesting post with this one, Mike!
Very interesting bird that I had no idea even existed.
And he eats mussels out of fresh water!
Very interesting post!
Angky

[MikeNArk]

You surely did initiate an interesting post with this one, Mike!
Very interesting bird that I had no idea even existed.
And he eats mussels out of fresh water!
Very interesting post!
Angky

Thank you, Angky. It was really interesting that the bird showed up in Arkansas at the nature preserve. Way out of it's range. I went by there today and it has left. Too bad. I enjoyed watching it dig those mussels out of the muck.😊