It Starts And Ends With One

Late this afternoon we had some juvenile white ibis show up in the marsh area.

At first just one came in but he was quickly joined by two more of his friends. They mostly just stood around on one leg for a while before gradually walking away one by one. (they didn’t fly away…they walked)

Finally we had one lone young ibis remaining, and he slowly made his way toward me along the shallow water before heading farther out into the marsh with his friends.

26 thoughts on “It Starts And Ends With One”

Birder's Journey on December 15, 2014 at 8:53 pm said:

Beautifully clear shots, with wonderful reflections – I especially like the delicate ‘high-step’ action in the third photo!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 15, 2014 at 9:05 pm said:
  
  Hey thanks a million! So glad you enjoyed seeing the youngsters. They are fun birds and make these cute little grunting sounds. 🙂
  
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Linda on December 15, 2014 at 10:23 pm said:

Beautiful shots and what great nature you have in that marsh.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 15, 2014 at 10:43 pm said:
  
  Thank you Linda and yes we have some interesting wildlife out there.
  
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anotherday2paradise on December 15, 2014 at 10:30 pm said:

Just amazing, Phil, and those reflections! 🙂 You always manage to catch your birds doing interesting stuff. Do they normally stand on one leg? 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on December 15, 2014 at 10:45 pm said:
  
  Thanks for looking Sylvia and many of the wading birds such as herons, egrets, wood storks, ibis and even the spoonbills will stand on one leg when resting.
  
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  - anotherday2paradise on December 15, 2014 at 11:12 pm said:
    
    I can do that too, but have to concentrate very hard. 🙂
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on December 16, 2014 at 9:55 am said:
      
      You are allowed to switch back over to your other leg if you get tired. The birds do it. 🙂
      
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      - anotherday2paradise on December 16, 2014 at 10:35 am said:
        
        Thanks for telling me. 🙂
        
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        Phil Lanoue on December 16, 2014 at 11:48 am said:
        
        Hey I’m here to help. 🙂
        
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uthamz on December 15, 2014 at 11:46 pm said:

Awesome shots , Phil !

utham

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- Phil Lanoue on December 16, 2014 at 9:56 am said:
  
  Thanks very much utham, glad you liked seeing the ibis!
  
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Bella Remy Photography on December 16, 2014 at 9:25 am said:

Drop dead gorgeous, but then you are the master at National Geographic images at the marsh. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas holiday season.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 16, 2014 at 9:58 am said:
  
  Oh wow thanks so much! Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a happy healthy New Year!
  
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Charlie@Seattle Trekker on December 16, 2014 at 12:41 pm said:

Gorgeous photos, love the reflections you captured.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 16, 2014 at 7:09 pm said:
  
  Thanks Charlie, the youngsters are cute. 🙂
  
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dinajohnston on December 16, 2014 at 2:06 pm said:

Beautiful colors and reflections!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 16, 2014 at 7:09 pm said:
  
  Glad you liked seeing these young ibis!
  
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Raewyn's Photos on December 16, 2014 at 3:08 pm said:

Stunning captures. 😀

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- Phil Lanoue on December 16, 2014 at 7:09 pm said:
  
  I appreciate that thank you!
  
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Pat on December 16, 2014 at 5:35 pm said:

Beautiful captures.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 16, 2014 at 7:10 pm said:
  
  Glad you enjoyed seeing the young ibis!
  
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The Lite Rider on December 16, 2014 at 5:55 pm said:

These youngsters, and their reflections, made me smile! 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on December 16, 2014 at 7:11 pm said:
  
  They had the same reaction for me and the little low grunting sounds they sometimes make are comical too. 🙂
  
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foxleylady on December 18, 2014 at 9:44 am said:

The young of all the birds are just so cute!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 19, 2014 at 12:17 pm said:
  
  Yes even young wood storks are cute. As adults those faces can be a bit rough. The juvenile ibis are really funny, they totally behave like any group of human kids would act.
  
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