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tmlphoto · Jan-02-2006, 09:45 AM #1

This is a new visitor to our neck of the woods. Anyone know what it is? Just a quick grab shot for ID purposes.

jwear · Jan-02-2006, 10:01 AM #2

maybe a first fall white ibis

Osprey Whisperer · Jan-02-2006, 10:04 AM #3

It's an IBIS of some sorts. Perhaps a "white" ibis, "white faced" ibis or maybe a "glossy" ibis.

...or a juvy of some sort (ala Jeff)

http://www.birds.cornell.edu/program...hite_Ibis.html

http://www.birds.cornell.edu/program...aced_Ibis.html

http://www.birds.cornell.edu/program...ossy_Ibis.html

GREAPER · Jan-02-2006, 10:29 AM #4

It looks to be a juvi White Ibis. The young juvi Ibis is dark with a bit of white on the leading edge of the wings. Their bill is dark in color

Around the begining of december white feathers begin to appear on their back and the bill gets lighter until it starts to turn orange/red.

tmlphoto · Jan-02-2006, 03:46 PM #5

Thanks for the help guys. I agree that the Juvinile White Ibis is the best bet. It's amazing how different the young ones can look. Interestingly, he was hanging out with a Great White Heron. I did see some White Ibis around here the other day for the first time. Thanks again.

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Jan-02-2006, 09:45 AM #1
tmlphoto ^OP Looking for sweet light! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Valdosta, GA USA Posts: 1,443	Bird ID please This is a new visitor to our neck of the woods. Anyone know what it is? Just a quick grab shot for ID purposes. __________________ [FONT=Book Antiqua]Thomas :D [/FONT] [FONT=Book Antiqua]TML Photography[/FONT] [FONT=Book Antiqua]tmlphoto.com[/FONT]

Jan-02-2006, 10:01 AM #2
jwear learning now shoot & cuss Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 7,782	maybe a first fall white ibis __________________ Jeff W “PHOTOGRAPHY IS THE ‘JAZZ’ FOR THE EYES…” http://jwear.smugmug.com/

Jan-02-2006, 10:04 AM #3
Osprey Whisperer Bird Man Photographer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sarasota X Venice, Fl Posts: 3,799	It's an IBIS of some sorts. Perhaps a "white" ibis, "white faced" ibis or maybe a "glossy" ibis. ...or a juvy of some sort (ala Jeff) http://www.birds.cornell.edu/program...hite_Ibis.html http://www.birds.cornell.edu/program...aced_Ibis.html http://www.birds.cornell.edu/program...ossy_Ibis.html __________________ Mike McCarthy "Osprey Whisperer" OspreyWhisperer.com Last edited by Osprey Whisperer; Jan-02-2006 at 01:43 PM.

Jan-02-2006, 10:29 AM #4
GREAPER Major grins Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 3,108	It looks to be a juvi White Ibis. The young juvi Ibis is dark with a bit of white on the leading edge of the wings. Their bill is dark in color Around the begining of december white feathers begin to appear on their back and the bill gets lighter until it starts to turn orange/red. __________________ http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/

Jan-02-2006, 03:46 PM #5
tmlphoto ^OP Looking for sweet light! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Valdosta, GA USA Posts: 1,443	Thanks for the help guys. I agree that the Juvinile White Ibis is the best bet. It's amazing how different the young ones can look. Interestingly, he was hanging out with a Great White Heron. I did see some White Ibis around here the other day for the first time. Thanks again. __________________ [FONT=Book Antiqua]Thomas :D [/FONT] [FONT=Book Antiqua]TML Photography[/FONT] [FONT=Book Antiqua]tmlphoto.com[/FONT]


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