Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Glossy Ibis

 Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcineellus)

Rarely seen in Ontario, a Glossy Ibis  has been seen for several days in a small, shallow pond wading amongst shrubs foraging for tasty tidbits with it's long curved bill.

Birders

Within minutes of someone sighting it, other birders began arriving to see it and take photos.

Preening and flapping its wings

My husband and I just happened to be in the area so we got to see it too. Serendipity!

Under cloudy skies

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61 comments:

  1. RevrunnerMay 5, 2015 at 6:02 AM

    I betcha that Ibis had no idea how wildly popular he was. :-)

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  2. RobertNMay 5, 2015 at 6:12 AM

    Star of the Lake :)

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  3. AndyMay 5, 2015 at 6:12 AM

    I have never seen one before. I'm still learning from you Camera Girl.

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  4. Pamela GordonMay 5, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    It is a beautiful bird. You were lucky to be there at the same time.

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  5. The CrankyMay 5, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    What a beauty! The first ibis I've seen with this colouring, what a stunner.

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  6. DarlaMay 5, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    What a special sighting. I'm so glad you were nearby and of course had a camera.

    Darla

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  7. Gill - That British WomanMay 5, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    that indeed is a beautiful bird and you were very lucky to be able to see it. Was there just the one?

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  8. Buttons ThoughtsMay 5, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    Wow I can see why it would attract all the attention. It is awesome. Hug B

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  9. MadSnapperMay 5, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    I have only seen our white ibis, this one is gorgeous. i love his wings and his coloring. super shot of the think they are hiding photographers. LOL

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  10. MontanagirlMay 5, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    He's beautiful - lucky you!

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  11. AnvilcloudMay 5, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    I trust that Tina's lens put those little babies to shame. ;)

    What a monster that one is.

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  12. BirdmanMay 5, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    Great catch. A welcomed change from the all white bird.

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  13. TexWisGirlMay 5, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    how awesome! those are some serious birders!

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  14. DebbieMay 5, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    what an exciting sighting, your images are fantastic!!!!

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  15. Linda W.May 5, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    Nice shots of the bird. I enjoyed the one of the photographers too! :)

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  16. Sylvia KMay 5, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    Terrific capture of a handsome, long-legged fellow!! Looks as though he was posing for all the photographers!! Enjoy your day!!

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  17. William KendallMay 5, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    Quite a distinctive looking bird!

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  18. JudyMay 5, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    You were in the right place at the right time! Nice shots. And you also captured the big lens photographers, a rare species all it's own.

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  19. VPMay 5, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    The birders and their cameras are even more spectacular than this wonderful bird!

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  20. DeniseinVAMay 5, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    So wonderful that you got to see this beautiful bird, and your photos are to be admired, fantastic! I enjoyed the ones of the birders with those long camera lenses too.

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  21. AnonymousMay 5, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    Gorgeous captures! Those are some serious lenses.

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  22. KarenMay 5, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    Wow, what an awesome find. Terrific photos!

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  23. LeoraMay 5, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    Wow, what a bird. Reminds me a little of the dodo from Alice in Wonderland.

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  24. Bob BushellMay 5, 2015 at 11:57 AM

    Brilliant Glossy Ibis images Tina, and I like the one with twitchers.

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  25. Maude LynnMay 5, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    Gorgeous bird!

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  26. CloudiaMay 5, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    I just saw my first green ibis [on a blog] and now this beauty!



    ALOHA from Honolulu,
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^=

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  27. RedPatMay 5, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    It is so gorgeous, EG! Another one for your bird book! ;-)

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  28. RoseMay 5, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    Oh, my goodness, EG! He is one beautiful bird! How lucky you are to get to see and photograph him.

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  29. HalcyonMay 5, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    I'm glad you were there! He's a beauty.

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  30. JoyMay 5, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    What an awesome sight!

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  31. eileeninmdMay 5, 2015 at 3:06 PM

    Beautiful shots of the Glossy ibis.. It is a beauty! Congrats on your sighting..

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  32. cieldequimperMay 5, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    Oh wow, love the I'm spreading my wings shot!

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  33. Ruth HiebertMay 5, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    WOW!!! Both on the bird and those lenses.

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  34. Coloring Outside the LinesMay 5, 2015 at 3:23 PM

    Wow! He's a beaut!

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  35. KathyMay 5, 2015 at 3:24 PM

    Its beak is not as curved as some of the other ibis and it comes really far into its face. I was unable to figure out where the eye was until the last photo. I love the color of the feathers. Such a rich auburn.

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  36. mickMay 5, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    Great photos of the Glossy Ibis - that would be a bird well worth seeing!

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  37. HannahMay 5, 2015 at 4:12 PM

    What a gorgeous bird! I've never seen one of these before either. The iridescent quality of the dark wing feathers gives such a sculpted look. The leaping shot with the wings outspread is fantastically dramatic. I'm wondering what communication system the birders have, do they text each other?

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  38. Adam JonesMay 5, 2015 at 4:25 PM

    They are fabulous looking birds. Glad you were able to see it and then take such good pictures of it. What a treat.

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  39. Margaret Birding For PleasureMay 5, 2015 at 5:06 PM

    WOW! You were just in the right place at the right time. This is a beautiful looking bird and you got fabulous shots of it.

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  40. Ginny HartzlerMay 5, 2015 at 5:46 PM

    Wow! Wonderful pictures! I don not think I have ever seen one, even on blogs! He is so big, glossy and impressive!

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  41. AnonymousMay 5, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    Lucky you! And lucky us for you sharing your photos. Beautiful.

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  42. theconstantwalkerMay 5, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    Fantastic images... many thanks for sharing

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  43. LoisMay 5, 2015 at 7:04 PM

    Oh wow! That is a beautiful bird. I have only seen white ibises, never one like this!

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  44. AnonymousMay 5, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    Oh my...this is a beauty for sure. How great that you were at the right place at the right time and able to capture it.

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  45. JennyMay 5, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    How exciting! What a dramatic looking bird. Wonderful photos of a bird I will probably never see in real life, so thanks for sharing.

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  46. StephanieMay 5, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    Lucky you to see this bird and to capture him!

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  47. cedarmerefarmMay 5, 2015 at 8:25 PM

    WOW, awesome bird. You are one lucky lady. It's a good thing you ALWAYS have a camera with you, CameraGirl!

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  48. Yogi♪♪♪May 5, 2015 at 10:09 PM

    You got some great photographs. Based on your pics of the other birders it looks like they have to be strong to carry those big lens. And wealthy to be able to buy them.

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  49. GreenComotionMay 5, 2015 at 10:41 PM

    Hi Tina,
    Looks like some folks with huge lenses showed up to take photos of this adorable bird. I don't know what lens you use - your photos rock! Well done!!
    Have a Beautiful Day!
    Peace :)

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  50. RandyMay 5, 2015 at 10:57 PM

    Impressive lenses.

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  51. KayMay 5, 2015 at 11:06 PM

    That's an amazing bird! I can't imagine seeing one like that around here so I was comforted that they're not common in your area. What a great stroke of luck that you saw it. Great shots!

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  52. AnonymousMay 6, 2015 at 3:02 AM

    A real star!

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  53. FABMay 6, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    Tina, your timing was perfect. Glorious shots of a fabulous bird.

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  54. Nette CeciliaMay 6, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    That was a new one for me ,lovley post ,Nette

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  55. A Colorful WorldMay 6, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    How wonderful! I love being somewhere special quite by accident! Look at those SERIOUS birders with their SERIOUS equipment! I'm in awe! :-) Lovely bird, and you got some great shots!

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  56. A Colorful WorldMay 6, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    How wonderful! I love being somewhere special quite by accident! Look at those SERIOUS birders with their SERIOUS equipment! I'm in awe! :-) Lovely bird, and you got some great shots!

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  57. JackMay 6, 2015 at 8:43 PM

    Nice! Especially the first photo. White ibis(es) are very common in Florida, but I don't recall seeing this darker relation.

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  58. Bethany CarsonMay 6, 2015 at 11:20 PM

    What a neat working bird! Great to see the birders taking advantage of the moment.

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  59. orchid0324May 7, 2015 at 12:30 AM

    Dearest EG; Wow, gorgeous looking ibis♡♡♡　 I only knew white one :-)　Thank you very much for the word "Serendipity"(^_^)ｖ
    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

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  60. LindaMay 7, 2015 at 12:44 AM

    Nice shots! He's a beautiful bird!

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  61. RohrerbotMay 8, 2015 at 3:10 PM

    What a cool find!!! Glossy is certainly a rare bird for your area. You have wonderful captures!

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