Well Finally, A Clean One!

I’ve been giving the white ibis kind of a hard time lately calling them ‘muddy ibis’ and other unflattering terms because of their propensity to be filthy.

They spend so much walking around in mud, which gets their feet muddy. They’re constantly sticking those long curved bills in mud, which gets their faces dirty. Plus they somehow always manage to get mud and dirt all over their feathers.

So it was refreshing when earlier this week I took some flight shots of a passing white ibis and it really was white! And clean! Even its’ feet!

Wow. Amazing. This guy is truly deserving of the name….White Ibis. 🙂

15 thoughts on “Well Finally, A Clean One!”

Gunta on July 25, 2015 at 2:36 am said:

He must have been reading your blog and decided to shine it up for you.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 26, 2015 at 2:17 pm said:
  
  That could be it! He doesn’t want to be known as the muddy ibis.
  
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foxleylady on July 25, 2015 at 6:56 am said:

Looking at this spotless, rather striking bird, no wonder the ancient Egyptians considered them sacred! Thea has gone home now and I really miss her witty comments, looking at your pictures together!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 26, 2015 at 2:59 pm said:
  
  Well we better not let then know about that Egyptian sacred thing, don’t want them getting major attitudes like the alligators. 😉
  Too bad your little wildlife commenting friend has left, but I’m sure you are looking forward to her next visit. 🙂
  
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Raewyn's Photos on July 25, 2015 at 4:05 pm said:

Beautiful when they are clean. It must have read your blog and decided to prove you wrong.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 26, 2015 at 2:16 pm said:
  
  These birds are more smart than we give them credit. And proud too. He doesn’t want to be known as the muddy ibis. 🙂
  
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Inger on July 25, 2015 at 4:25 pm said:

He is beautiful! A lovely capture Phil 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on July 26, 2015 at 2:13 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much glad you liked seeing the ibis!
  
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The Lite Rider on July 26, 2015 at 10:14 am said:

He is squeaky clean! Love their bills.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 26, 2015 at 2:12 pm said:
  
  I think he flew through the car wash. 🙂
  
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anotherday2paradise on July 26, 2015 at 12:13 pm said:

Washed in Tide! He looks really smart. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on July 26, 2015 at 2:12 pm said:
  
  No cheap no name brand detergent for this boy, he goes right for the good stuff! 😀
  
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  - anotherday2paradise on July 26, 2015 at 2:16 pm said:
    
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Jeff | Planet Bell on July 27, 2015 at 2:29 am said:

Stunning Photo! Love the contrast of the white on dark background. Great capture.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 27, 2015 at 6:11 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million Jeff so glad you liked seeing the ibis pics!
  
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