King Of The Mountain

Well in this case, for a young white ibis, it’s more like king of the oyster beds. At least until the adults start showing up, then it’s time to leave and go hang out with the rest of the kids.

11 thoughts on “King Of The Mountain”

Linda on January 28, 2015 at 5:37 pm said:

Beautiful shot, love the wing span, looks like a fan, beautiful creatures.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 28, 2015 at 5:45 pm said:
  
  Thanks Linda! And you gotta love those muddy feet!
  
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Raewyn's Photos on January 28, 2015 at 5:43 pm said:

That second photo is just amazing. Great captures. 😀

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- Phil Lanoue on January 28, 2015 at 5:46 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much! And how about those muddy feet?! 🙂
  
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Gunta on January 28, 2015 at 6:50 pm said:

What a cute little guy.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 28, 2015 at 7:27 pm said:
  
  I’m sure his mom loved him when he was a baby too. 🙂 Just like the alligators.
  
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Judy on January 29, 2015 at 10:19 am said:

I am so used to my own settings around here..,of mangroves and pond apples and such with the ubiquitous White Ibis..that its refreshing to see your habitat with all those neat looking oyster shells sticking up vertically. Like a little oyster forest for the ibis to forage in.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 29, 2015 at 1:56 pm said:
  
  The oysters as seen here are visible like this only during low tide. As the tide comes in the get covered over and the wading birds will go elsewhere to feed. It’s also funny to see the oysters ‘spit’ water. 🙂
  Thanks for checking these out!
  
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The Lite Rider on January 29, 2015 at 5:23 pm said:

Well, she certainly unceremoniously muddied her legs/feet up! I love these young ibis. The wings on mom are stunning.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 29, 2015 at 5:27 pm said:
  
  We don’t call them “muddy ibis” for nothing. They often get their faces covered in mud too. Rare to see a clean one. 🙂
  
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foxleylady on January 29, 2015 at 6:18 pm said:

Such striking birds!

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