Ibis In The Afternoon
This afternoon we were watching a couple of white ibis fishing in the salt marsh during low tide. They were picking out little minnows, glass shrimp, and these tiny transparent eels. I suppose if the ibis eats enough of this seafood combo, it gets full, but in any case this one seemed quite pleased with it’s little snack!
Phil Lanoue Photography 
What an enormous beak he has! Those shrimp just don’t stand a chance. Great photo, Phil.
Shhh…don’t mention his huge beek. I think he might be just a little overly sensitive about it. 😉 😀
Thanks so much Sylvia
An amazing bird. Aren’t they the ones that were sacred in Egypt? S/he looks quite fat on that diet 😀
Yeah they are pretty wild. Don’t know if they are the Egyptian ones or not.
She does look a bit porky doesn’t she? Kind of like a fat hen, but don’t tell her I said that. 🙂
Blue eyes! Unusual color for birds.
Yes the adult white ibis get those strong blue eyes. Kinda cool huh? 🙂
You certainly got clarity and expression in that eye. Beautiful.
One of my favorite things about the adult white ibis is that bright blue eye color. Add in a rather large curved bill and you’ve got a face!
A really nice capture with the beak open. Perfect timing. The ibis seems to be looking right at the camera.
Thanks I’m glad you liked the pic! It does seem like it’s looking at me but mostly it was completely ignoring me. 🙂
Incredible image Phil. I feel as if he’s looking right at me.
With those blue eyes it does have that effect doesn’t it?! 😀
Thanks for looking Edith!
He does look pleased doesn’t he? Smashing picture Phil.
He was out there with his friend and they were popping down little marine crustaceans like crazy. I guess if you eat enough of even the little stuff it fills you up.
Thanks Adrian!
Stunning photo Phill.
Thanks very much Jan, glad you like it.
Great shot.
Thanks for looking and commenting!
Hi from England! Yet another stunning picture, Phil! Staying with my daughter Lucy, the foraging photographer, for our grand-daughter’s birthday, so we can look at your incredible pictures together – what a treat!
Hi Maggie, great to hear from you! I’m thrilled you have the family together and you all have been enjoying the photos. That’s so very nice to know everyone is having fun viewing the pics!
Tell your grand daughter happy birthday for me and say hi to Lucy!
Cheers
Phil
Hi Phil,
great captured, it looked a little bit surprised???
Wish you a nice day,
moni
Hi moni, well the ibis seemed to know what he was doing, he was catching lots to eat!
Thanks for looking.
che bella foto!!! complimenti!
Giusy (Italy)
grazie mille Giusy! 🙂
What a great shot… Love this!! So unique.
I’m really glad you liked the chubby ibis photo! 🙂
What a happy look you captured!
He probably was quite happy. He was popping tiny shrimp, fish and eels out of the water all over.
I guess if he gets enough of those he gets full. 🙂