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Tuesday, March 04, 2014

White Ibis

This is my final installment of my "Florida Birds" series, and it features the White Ibis.






That beak seems a little unwieldy, to say the least; but I guess it works for the ibis. I read that this bird is a non-visual forager, probing with its beak at the bottom of shallow water, and finding its prey by feel rather than by sight.
 
Don't we live in an interesting world? 


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19 comments:

  1. magnoliasnteaMarch 4, 2014 at 6:47 AM

    Great photos, LInda! I love the one where he's flying. Interesting that he doesn't see his dinner.
    I suppose that could sometimes be a blessing though. ;)

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  2. Out on the prairieMarch 4, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    Amazing bird, I can't believe they have so much feeling of touch in that bill

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  3. TexWisGirlMarch 4, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    just gorgeous photos! even as bright white as they are, you caught their detail so well. i love their blue eyes.

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  4. GeorgeMarch 4, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    We do live in an interesting world, and I'm glad you're there to capture parts of it. Your photos of the ibis are wonderful.

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  5. MontanagirlMarch 4, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    They look so pristine! You have managed all that white beautifully in your photos.

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  6. stephen HayesMarch 4, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    Gorgeous bird, beautifully photographed.

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  7. Gail DixonMarch 4, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    Yes indeed we do live in a fascinating world! Absolutely adore the shot of the one in flight. All your shots are so crisp. Beautiful job, Linda!

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  8. Elizabeth EdwardsMarch 4, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    i love them - such character!! can't wait to see what you share next. florida is full of great birds & sights too!! have a nice week. ( :

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  9. Betsy Banks AdamsMarch 4, 2014 at 1:06 PM

    Beautiful, Linda... I've enjoyed seeing all of your Florida birds. They are just so different from what we see here. Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  10. Ruth HiebertMarch 4, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    The light was just perfect for these shots.It is a beautiful bird.

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  11. LindaMarch 4, 2014 at 9:31 PM

    Fascinating and beautiful, Linda!

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  12. Our photosMarch 5, 2014 at 1:21 AM

    The white Ibis is beautiful, Linda!

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  13. Author R. Mac WheelerMarch 5, 2014 at 7:27 AM

    a creature for every niche :)

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  14. Elizabeth GrimesMarch 5, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    Great shots again, Linda! So clear and great color. Reminds me of a poem I read in school, but I think that was the Red Ibis. :)

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  15. Brenda Kay LedfordMarch 5, 2014 at 2:45 PM

    Oh, my, what awesome photos! You've done a marvelous job photographing this bird;. Such lovely, clear shots.

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  16. HilaryMarch 5, 2014 at 10:38 PM

    There isn't one creature that doesn't have something unique about it. This lovely bird is no exception.

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  17. DeeMarch 6, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    We do live in an interesting world.....and you live in an interesting state filled with natures beauty. The last bird of the series....kind of sad.

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  18. MersadMarch 6, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    We sure do. Lovely images of motion and stillness. Gorgeous scenes of life.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  19. AnonymousMarch 9, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    Totally spotless white. Beautiful!

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