Possible Clues:

• Bird -- large one found in typical American pie
• Winged symbol of Louisiana
• Fish-scooping waterbird
• Bird with a massive bill
• Foremost of priests who's able to raise Samuel? He'll present an extensive bill
• Bird, large one about to be caged?
• Large bird on Louisiana's state flag
• One with large bill after ruining a nice LP
• Bird nice pal gets to fly
• Bird priest trapped in soft container