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head dropped slightly. (12: p.111) We older spoonbills like to perch in
the tops of trees where we spend many hours resting and enjoying the
sunshine." (12: p.111)

"It has surely been nice meeting you," Peggy Ann said, "and I'll
agree that you are a very unusual and wonderful bird."

The spoonbill gave Peggy Ann a quaint nod of thanks. Then he
spread his lovely wings and flew back into the picture.