Key West Gypsy Hen & Chicks - Original Oil Painting Three Spoonbill Sandpipers Those plumes nearly brought the

Those plumes nearly brought the great egret to extinction during the late 1800 when they were hunted for these aigrettes (long plumes)

This pair was seen early one morning at Fort DeSoto Park

Saw this pair off to themselves at Fort DeSoto Park preening and cooing

The triptych is available as well as each individual panel

Key West Gypsy Hen & Chicks - Original Oil Painting Three Spoonbill Sandpipers Those plumes nearly brought theOriginal Oil Painting of a Gypsy Hen protecting her young on the streets of Key West. Chickens that roam the streets of Key West are descendants of jungle fowl that originated in Cuba and the Caribbean islands. They were brought to the island as food and for gaming. Many escaped their enclosures or were released when gaming became illegal. Now you find them everywhererestaurants, stores, beach, poolside you name it they are there in all their colorful