Muddy Ibis | Phil Lanoue Photography

Muddy Ibis

Even though this bird is technically a white ibis, we don’t call them ‘muddy’ ibis for no reason.

These wading birds often feed by sticking their long curved bill down into the marsh mud in search of little crabs and eels.

They have almost perpetually muddy faces and feet and this guy seen flying across the salt marsh yesterday is no exception.

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Mary Strong-Spaid on July 18, 2015 at 10:09 pm said:

Perfect form in flight….Everything is in line. Look at those perfectly pointed feet!!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 19, 2015 at 3:18 pm said:
  
  The feet are nicely placed, but they sure are filthy! 🙂 Typical Ibis.
  
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foxleylady on July 19, 2015 at 6:35 am said:

Let’s hope getting that grubby was worth it and he got a good meal!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 19, 2015 at 3:22 pm said:
  
  They spend an awful lot of time digging around through the mud and often end up with a nice crunchy crab. 🙂
  
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Mike Powell on July 19, 2015 at 6:48 am said:

Wonderful shot, Phil, though I have to say that the bird has a face that only a Mudder could love.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 19, 2015 at 4:50 pm said:
  
  You got that right Mike and I’ll have to steal, uh I mean remember that one! 🙂
  
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Gunta on July 19, 2015 at 2:23 pm said:

He could use a good scrub.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 19, 2015 at 4:51 pm said:
  
  You could put him through the car wash.
  
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Raewyn's Photos on July 19, 2015 at 4:13 pm said:

Nice shot.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 19, 2015 at 4:51 pm said:
  
  Thanks a lot glad you like it!
  
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