Muddy Ibis
A white ibis knocks back a small fish it just plucked out of the water in the salt marsh among the oyster beds yesterday afternoon.
Whenever I see one of these guys looking all filthy I can’t figure out how the bright white egrets manage to stay so clean while the ibis often get covered in marsh mud.
Oh well, the ibis are fun and unusual bird and I always enjoy watching them at ‘work’.
Phil Lanoue Photography 
Some birds are pigpen and some are Charlie Brown, I guess. Nice catch, Phil.
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Great comparison. I can’t top that.
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Yup that works for sure!
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So funny you say that Steve, I was thinking the same thing! 😀
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Great capture for both you and Mr. Ibis. I’ve never seen a muddy one here. Our Ibis seem to spend all their time pecking around in the grass. (I’m ignoring the fish.) 🙂
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Lucky you to have clean ibis! Fish? What fish? 😛
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Maybe it’s because the Ibis have shorter legs and are closer to the mud? Good shot, Phil.
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That sure could be it! Thanks for looking Shelly!
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Fascinating birds, Phil. No wonder the ancient Egyptians considered them sacred!
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I really like these guys a lot! But what’s funny is that they don’t ever have much to say, just the occasional low grunt.
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