White Ibis
The White Ibis has a spectacularly appealing appearance from head to toe, this one seen foraging on a beach in Florida. This is a bird of the deep south, though rarely one confused individual can wander further north. I always think of the species around this time of year after seeing a juvenile in my hometown in Connecticut in December years ago! Do you have more long-legged waders than usual in your area as we enter the holiday season? Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
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As we remain stuck in the heart of this constant winter weather, with more record lows on the way, we nevertheless are looking towards spring despite the current conditions. Florida’s western shore, specifically Bradenton, reflects a nonstop warm season that is still to come for the rest of us in 2015. Twan took a lot of sensational shots of birds there last week, and we will share them with you now to begin to get us in the mood for March and the inevitable (even if it doesn’t feel like it!) warm-up. Here are some gorgeous White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) photos, a long-legged wader...
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