White Faced Ibis - July 2007 by bentchick

Photography • Animals • posted on Dec 29, 2008

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I know this is another crappy shot, but I was so thrilled to have even gotten this close to take a picture, that I had to post it anyway. This was taken at a hot spring in a neighboring valley. The hot springs pour into three small ponds that have become a sanctuary for wildlife. I had never seen these birds anywhere else in the area, so I had to look them up to be sure of what they were. I thought they were Green Herons at first, but notice the curl in their beaks? That is what clued me in, even though they do not really have a "white" face! Well I think the rest of my shots in the hold folder are all from this year, so that really takes a load off my mind! Thank you so much for viewing and commenting on all posts lately, I really appreciate it!!!! Hugs to all!

Comments (13)

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DAVER2112

10:44AM | Mon, 29 December 2008

Very nice shot! But I think they're "Glossy Ibis" I could be wrong. :0

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junge1

11:33AM | Mon, 29 December 2008

Great action shot!

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BessieB

11:35AM | Mon, 29 December 2008

What a great capture, well timed

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nongo

11:36AM | Mon, 29 December 2008

Coming in for a landing... Great catch!!!!!!

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tennesseecowgirl

12:00PM | Mon, 29 December 2008

Doesn't look bad to me, I think the white and silver frame really complete this, shows off all the colors in the photo, nice job!

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CavalierLady

1:06PM | Mon, 29 December 2008

Very nicely captured, I would have been thrilled as well!

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sossy

1:28PM | Mon, 29 December 2008

aaahhh Kim! what a gang!! g such a perfect composed shot! love the colors in front and the ripples on the water makes it alive! fabulous fitting the soft postwork! more than excellent work! ;o)

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Meisiekind

1:50PM | Mon, 29 December 2008

These Ibises come in any color or shape... We have two babies now that fell out of their nest and mom comes and feed them on the ground. It is so cute to see them grow up. I will place an image of them sometime!! Very nice image btw!!! :)

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