FOR WORLD BIRD WEDNESDAY (Thanks Dave). Go visit Pine River Review -- read Dave's always interesting and original thoughts (about woodpeckers this week). And click the links for the best virtual birding on the net! And NATURE FOOTSTEPS - WATERS. (With thanks.)
Immature these ibis (ibises?) may be, but they have to work for their dinner just as hard as any older members of their species.
I understand (from comments) that in some parts of the world, these birds are so common as to be considered yard pests. But -- they are still exotic creatures to us (as relatively new Floridians.) Our choice of place to perch for the Winter means that we don't have a yard to host any bird -- whether exotic or common -- but I haven't heard of anyone in this area complaining about these gorgeous birds.
These pictures are all from Big Cypress on Easter weekend, because since then we've been busy at home with lovely company, end-of-year resort activities and working on a home-improvement project .
Although there may not be lots of birds in our own yard, our area is full of great birding spots. I joke a little about not having Spring (because we don't really have Winter here) but, just like everywhere else in this hemisphere, birding changes in the Spring. We definitely hope to get back out again before our own (snow)bird season ends.
Ah, I learn immature does refer to young. :-)
Posted by: Francisca | April 27, 2012 at 05:05 AM
Great captures, Sallie.
Posted by: Pam | April 26, 2012 at 03:21 AM
Very cool yard birds!
Posted by: Kathiesbirds | April 19, 2012 at 07:20 PM
Commun ? I never saw such an elegant bird except maybe in a zoo, lol !
Posted by: Gattina | April 19, 2012 at 12:21 AM
Beautiful birds, Sallie! I especially love the last shot!
Posted by: Arti | April 18, 2012 at 09:03 PM
Awesome photos ~ very professional ~ and great post ~ most informative ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^
Posted by: Carol (artmusedog) | April 18, 2012 at 05:15 PM
Wonderful photos of these graceful water birds, Sallie!
Posted by: Nick | April 18, 2012 at 03:48 PM
We have really stirred the pot and introduced species to places they don't naturally belong. Your ibises are beautifully adapted to the wetlands of Florida and look fantastic in your beautiful photos!
Posted by: springman | April 18, 2012 at 08:09 AM
Great captures! They're pretty exotic to me.
Posted by: Pat | April 18, 2012 at 08:03 AM
An exotic creature to me too. I just saw ibises at the zoo : they were gorgeous with their red feathers.
Posted by: Annie | April 18, 2012 at 07:22 AM
These are great photos of the ibises! City girl does not see much of these in the wetlands 5 miles away from me!
Oh, but we have one coming up I forgot about it, this weekend. We will be exploring the LA River, and will be my first!
Posted by: Ebie | April 18, 2012 at 07:09 AM
Beautiful bird and interesting to see!!
Posted by: fjällripan | April 18, 2012 at 01:50 AM
Nice captures!!!Have a great Wednesday!!!
Shantana
Posted by: NatureStop | April 17, 2012 at 09:38 PM
What lovely birds!
Posted by: Lady Fi | April 17, 2012 at 08:43 PM
Hi Sallie
First seems that your e-mail is back on track, I sent one on the Australian Ibis and it hasn't bounced back.
Yep, they, your Florida Ibis, look great in the wetlands, where they are meant to be and obviously where they can be completely natural. Until, the invasion of them here and the Ibis had good reason, so this is for your viewers to look at if they are curious.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_White_Ibis
A very interesting blog on your wetlands, well done.
Cheers
Colin (Brisbane.Australia)
Posted by: Colin Huggins | April 17, 2012 at 08:00 PM
A spectacular creature!
Posted by: Sandy Carlson (USA) | April 17, 2012 at 06:51 PM
OH how fun to watch these guys work for their supper!!
Posted by: Sondra | April 17, 2012 at 06:11 PM
Beautifully captured!
Posted by: nature rambles | April 17, 2012 at 06:07 PM
Great photos. It looks like a really interesting place and of course a great place for birds.
Posted by: Mick | April 17, 2012 at 05:33 PM
You do have a great area for watching so many birds. I love seeing them on your blog.
Posted by: Carver | April 17, 2012 at 03:32 PM
great shots of the young birds Sallie.
Posted by: NatureFootstep Birds | April 17, 2012 at 03:11 PM
Sallie, great sighting of the Ibises. They are cool looking birds.
Posted by: eileen | April 17, 2012 at 02:14 PM
Great shots of the beautiful birds.
I've never seen them either.
Have a wonderful day, Sallie.
Mette
Posted by: CameraCruise | April 17, 2012 at 01:59 PM
This is a bird I have never seen except in photos.
Posted by: EG Wow | April 17, 2012 at 12:03 PM
Lovely images Sallie.. their beautiful birds to see.
I wouldn't have had a clue they were juveniles..
I keep promising myself a Birds of the Planet book if such a title exists..
I hope all's well
Drew xx
Posted by: Andrew | April 17, 2012 at 11:58 AM
A very interesting looking bird.
Posted by: Gaelyn | April 17, 2012 at 11:56 AM
i like their mottled appearance. very cool!
Posted by: TexWisGirl | April 17, 2012 at 10:47 AM
fascinating birds
Posted by: Crafty Gardener | April 17, 2012 at 10:44 AM
These seem to be meandering along minding their own business as they search for that next morsel. It's hard to imagine them being a pest but I've heard they are. :)
Wonderful shots Sallie!
Posted by: Carletta | April 17, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Nice captures Sallie!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Posted by: Boom & Gary | April 17, 2012 at 10:34 AM
really a pest...that is a shame
Posted by: Rambling Woods | April 17, 2012 at 10:27 AM
Wow, cool shots! Nicely done!
Posted by: heyBJK | April 17, 2012 at 08:58 AM
Hi Sallie. It's been many, many years since I first saw these during a trip to Florida ... so thanks for bringing back happy memories.
Posted by: Frank | April 17, 2012 at 07:56 AM
Great photos and a perfect post!
Happy WBW to you!
Posted by: HansHB | April 17, 2012 at 07:02 AM