The Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is the least abundant of the three species of Ibis we have in Victoria. It's always I good species to find - and one that I don't see all that often.
I knew, but had forgotten (!), that two had been seen at Werribee in recent weeks and when I happened upon then I was rather pleased.
These have to have been two of the busiest bird I have ever watched, they were feeding ceaselessly for the 20 minutes I watched them. I really was a case of head down and feed. They also had a remarkable knack of hiding behind small plants!
I think that these pictures do show the glossy nature of their plumage - although it took a large number of pictures to catch the iridedsence of their plumage.
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These guys are so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!
We've been hearing the horse-like call of the eastern screech owl here in Costa Rica. I'd love to see one.
ReplyDeleteThere are four species of screech owl in Costa Rica, Eastern Screech Owl not being one of them. You may be hearing Pacific Screech Owl, Tropical Screech Owl, Costa Rican (Vermiculated) Screech Owl, or Bare-legged Screech Owl. Location and habitat should enable you to narrow down the species.
DeleteThe ibis has a unique sophisticated colour code.
ReplyDeleteQuite an elegant bird Stewart Thanks for hosting and I hope you have a great week ahead
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of these birds. Patience paid off!
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteThere's a sort of nobility about them... image three, here, is gorgeous! YAM xx
We have a gazillion of the white ones, I didn't realise they came in different colours. Nice!
ReplyDeleteGlad you persevered Stewart. Well done and thank you. Aloha
ReplyDeleteInteresting birds. Thank you for hosting.
ReplyDeleteInteresting birds and great photos, well done. Happy and healthy 2024, Diane
ReplyDeleteThanks for hanging in there Stewart..wonderful pictures
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