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. 🙂
He must have been reading your blog and decided to shine it up for you.
That could be it! He doesn’t want to be known as the muddy ibis.
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!
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. 🙂
Beautiful when they are clean. It must have read your blog and decided to prove you wrong.
These birds are more smart than we give them credit. And proud too. He doesn’t want to be known as the muddy ibis. 🙂
He is beautiful! A lovely capture Phil 🙂
Thanks so much glad you liked seeing the ibis!
He is squeaky clean! Love their bills.
I think he flew through the car wash. 🙂
Washed in Tide! He looks really smart. 🙂
No cheap no name brand detergent for this boy, he goes right for the good stuff! 😀
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Stunning Photo! Love the contrast of the white on dark background. Great capture.
Thanks a million Jeff so glad you liked seeing the ibis pics!