American flamingo hangs with American white pelican flock in Rookery Bay in 10,000 islands

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo Takes a brief flight over a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo Takes a brief flight over a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo Takes a brief flight over a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo Takes a brief flight over a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo Takes a brief flight over a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo Takes a brief flight over a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo Takes a brief flight over a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo Takes a brief flight over a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo Takes a brief flight over a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo Takes a brief flight over a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo Takes a brief flight over a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.

An American flamingo hangs out with a flock of American white pelicans in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in the 10,000 Islands on Friday, Jan.14, 2022. It is was discovered earlier this week. It is believed to be the first American flamingo documented by photo in Collier County. Trip to photograph the flamingo was courtesy of Keith Laakkonen, director of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Collier County.