Friday, February 24, 2012

White Ibis

The White Ibis is a distinctive bird found commonly in Florida. Ibis can be seen here year-round probing in yards or wading in the water.

White Ibis
Rockledge, Fl

 Ibis are tactile feeders; they use their long, down-curved bills to feel for insects, frogs, snails, snakes, and small fish.

Posted by at
Labels:

37 comments:

  1. Joop ZandFebruary 24, 2012 at 3:58 AM

    Lovely pictures Tammy
    so nice these colors and sharpness !!

    Greetings, Joop

    ReplyDelete
  2. pennyFebruary 24, 2012 at 4:06 AM

    I love these up close and personal shots of the white ibis, Tammy. I am in awe of all your photos.
    Have a wonderful weekend :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. TammyFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:18 AM

      Thank you so much Pam:) I hope you have a great weekend as well!

      Delete
  3. Russell JenkinsFebruary 24, 2012 at 4:27 AM

    Beautiful photos. They look quite different to the Australian White Ibis, which I'm use to seeing.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. TammyFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:22 AM

      Thank you Russell! I just checked out a photo of the Australian version, and they are very different! Very interesting looking!

      Delete
  4. Nicholas MartensFebruary 24, 2012 at 4:27 AM

    Such vivid pictures! They're striking enough to make me take an extra long look next time I see this common Florida bird. Very nice!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. TammyFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:23 AM

      Thank you for your comments Nicholas! I see them often in my yard and they are fun to take photos of:)

      Delete
  5. Mia McPhersonFebruary 24, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    Beautiful images Tammy. I especially enjoy the close up because it shows those baby blues so well!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. TammyFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:24 AM

      Thank you Mia! I love their blue eyes as well.

      Delete
  6. AndyFebruary 24, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    I miss these birds! such a great family of birds! Cheers Andy

    ReplyDelete
  7. Laurence ButlerFebruary 24, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    Lovely shots. It's a pretty aline-looking bird but beautiful nonetheless.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. TammyFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:26 AM

      Thanks for your comments Laurence! I did get a funny shot of the whole flock in "a line" along the dock rail, but the sharpness was poor.

      Delete
  8. Lorents H BlomsethFebruary 24, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    Lovely birds, lovely shots and a great attraction for photographers i think ! The clear eyes against the snowy white feathers are made for photos.... well done again, Tammy !

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. TammyFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:28 AM

      Thank you for your comments Lorents! These birds are lovely to photograph with their wonderful colors.

      Delete
  9. Brian KingFebruary 24, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    Those are gorgeous shots! I like the color in the face and legs against the white plumage.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. TammyFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:28 AM

      Thank you Brian! I really like their colors as well!

      Delete
  10. TexWisGirlFebruary 24, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    these are GREAT shots!!!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Jesús CastellanoFebruary 24, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    Que pico más enorme y que blanco más pulcro.

    Saludos.

    ReplyDelete
  12. rachelle vance photographyFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    these ibis images are fantastic! You are going to crack up - my post for today? my # 26 . . .LOL a White Ibis :-) My Glossy was # 24, the Spoonie was #25, and I don't have a Scarlett Ibis (seen only in a zoo) and I have seen a White-Faced Ibis - which by the way, have you? They look very similar to the Glossy . . . So Cheers today to the White Ibis!! I've been trying to stay organized by category . . . . not sure which category is next . . . .(suspenseful music here)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. TammyFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:34 AM

      Thanks for your comments Rachelle! That is some White Ibis synchronicity for today:) I have never seen the White-faces Ibis; I believe sightings are rare in this area. I would love to come across one of course!!

      Delete
  13. rachelle vance photographyFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Meant to say " I haven't seen a White-faced Ibis"

    ReplyDelete
  14. ShaunFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    beautiful images, well done Tammy. Really liking this bird.
    Shaun

    ReplyDelete
  15. Jen SanfordFebruary 24, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Freakin gorgeous photos!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Bob BushellFebruary 24, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    Absolutly smashing bird, the White Ibis is another that I've never heard. Thanks Tammy.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Kathie BrownFebruary 24, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    Excellent close-ups Tammy!

    ReplyDelete
  18. Millhouse PhotographyFebruary 25, 2012 at 1:02 AM

    What a stunning creature, beautifully photographed.

    ReplyDelete
  19. CameraCruiseFebruary 25, 2012 at 2:50 AM

    Wow, stunning photos!
    What a beautiful bird.
    Have a great weekend.
    Mette

    ReplyDelete
  20. UnknownFebruary 25, 2012 at 2:56 AM

    Wow, que preciosidad de ibis! el ojo es espectacular.
    Saludos y buen fin de semana!!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Pasión por las avesFebruary 25, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    Hola Tammy bellisima fotografia de este Ibis con su plumaje tan blanco te ha quedado de lujo.Un abrazo

    ReplyDelete
  22. TammyFebruary 25, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Such beautiful, crisp images, Tammy. I think he's posing for you ;)

    ReplyDelete
  23. DanFebruary 25, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    Stunning! You must feel something wonderful when you can capture beauty like this.

    ReplyDelete
  24. Kjell T. EvensenFebruary 26, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    Wonderful, sharp images of a beautiful bird.

    ReplyDelete

I greatly appreciate your comments!

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)