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!

28 thoughts on “Ibis In The Afternoon”

adinparadise on January 29, 2013 at 11:16 pm said:

What an enormous beak he has! Those shrimp just don’t stand a chance. Great photo, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2013 at 6:25 pm said:
  
  Shhh…don’t mention his huge beek. I think he might be just a little overly sensitive about it. 😉 😀
  Thanks so much Sylvia
  
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roughseasinthemed on January 30, 2013 at 12:29 am said:

An amazing bird. Aren’t they the ones that were sacred in Egypt? S/he looks quite fat on that diet 😀

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2013 at 6:27 pm said:
  
  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. 🙂
  
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Sue on January 30, 2013 at 1:07 am said:

Blue eyes! Unusual color for birds.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2013 at 6:28 pm said:
  
  Yes the adult white ibis get those strong blue eyes. Kinda cool huh? 🙂
  
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lylekrahn on January 30, 2013 at 1:08 am said:

You certainly got clarity and expression in that eye. Beautiful.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2013 at 6:29 pm said:
  
  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!
  
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petspeopleandlife on January 30, 2013 at 1:17 am said:

A really nice capture with the beak open. Perfect timing. The ibis seems to be looking right at the camera.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2013 at 6:30 pm said:
  
  Thanks I’m glad you liked the pic! It does seem like it’s looking at me but mostly it was completely ignoring me. 🙂
  
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edithlevyphotography on January 30, 2013 at 1:19 am said:

Incredible image Phil. I feel as if he’s looking right at me.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2013 at 6:31 pm said:
  
  With those blue eyes it does have that effect doesn’t it?! 😀
  Thanks for looking Edith!
  
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Chillbrook on January 30, 2013 at 3:35 am said:

He does look pleased doesn’t he? Smashing picture Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2013 at 6:32 pm said:
  
  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!
  
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janmasyn on January 30, 2013 at 4:13 am said:

Stunning photo Phill.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2013 at 6:32 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Jan, glad you like it.
  
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meyer23 on January 30, 2013 at 5:15 am said:

Great shot.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2013 at 6:33 pm said:
  
  Thanks for looking and commenting!
  
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Maggie Davey on January 30, 2013 at 6:50 am said:

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!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2013 at 6:35 pm said:
  
  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
  
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monisertel on January 30, 2013 at 1:12 pm said:

Hi Phil,
great captured, it looked a little bit surprised???
Wish you a nice day,
moni

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2013 at 6:36 pm said:
  
  Hi moni, well the ibis seemed to know what he was doing, he was catching lots to eat!
  Thanks for looking.
  
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giusymar on January 30, 2013 at 5:06 pm said:

che bella foto!!! complimenti!
Giusy (Italy)

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2013 at 6:37 pm said:
  
  grazie mille Giusy! 🙂
  
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FeyGirl on January 30, 2013 at 11:31 pm said:

What a great shot… Love this!! So unique.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 3, 2013 at 12:17 pm said:
  
  I’m really glad you liked the chubby ibis photo! 🙂
  
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Molly Argo on February 2, 2013 at 9:15 pm said:

What a happy look you captured!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 3, 2013 at 12:18 pm said:
  
  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. 🙂
  
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