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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? 


19 comments:

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

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

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  6. Gorgeous bird, beautifully photographed.

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

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  11. Fascinating and beautiful, Linda!

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  12. The white Ibis is beautiful, Linda!

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

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

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

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  18. Totally spotless white. Beautiful!

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