Baby Birds Coming To Lake Morton
April 23, 2023 - I loved the colors on this White Ibis, and how his white feathers contrasted with the dark green reflections in the lake behind him.... Read more
White Ibis
 | You might find me hunting insects in your yard, particularly if you live near a pond or lake. Don’t confuse me with a Cattle Egret – look at my beak! Most Likely Found: In a pond, In the marsh, In the open fields, In your backyard When: Year-Round Where I've photographed: Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge, Black Skimmer Colonies, Circle B Bar Reserve, Fort De Soto, Lake Apopka, Lake Mirror, Lake Morton, Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Orlando Wetlands, Polk Rookery Read more: White Ibis at Cornell Lab of Ornithology Ebird: White Ibis eBird range |
I have written 49 posts including a photo of a White Ibis
Quiet Afternoon at Orlando Wetlands
April 15, 2023 - You know the rush of springtime rookery activity is starting to fade when you stand there in the heat, photographing the White Ibis wading in front of you.... The light was pretty as the sun started to set, and it shone on this White Ibis who was foraging in the…... Read more
More from Lake Morton
March 1, 2023 - My first bird of the morning was this White Ibis coming into breeding plumage.... Read more
Afternoon Walk at Lake Apopka
January 13, 2023 - I've never seen so many White Ibis at the wildlife drive!... Read more
Another Early June Lake Apopka Morning
August 9, 2021 - A flock of White Ibis flew by as I walked back to my car.... Read more
Afternoon Walk with Rich at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
July 11, 2021 - White Ibis Silhouettes at Sunet... Read more
The Sun Came Out at Lake Morton! Lifer Louisiana Waterthrush
April 16, 2021 - This White Ibis is sporting a bright red face and nose.... Read more
Lake Apopka without my Beast!
March 28, 2021 - This White Ibis appeared out of nowhere.... Read more
Nesting Green Sea Turtle before Isaias
July 31, 2020 - We did see this flock of White Ibises fly overhead.... Read more
Springtime Stop at Lake Morton
April 20, 2019 - The White Ibis were starting to lose their breeding plumage, but I found a couple of individuals with bright red-orange heads still.... Read more
Orchard Oriole and Lifer Cave Swallow at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
July 2, 2017 - Well, on this morning, I heard the quiet calls of baby White Ibises.... Read more
Migrant-Hunting at Fort De Soto with my Dad
April 18, 2017 - There were Laughing Gulls, a bunch of White Ibises (in brilliant breeding reds!), a couple of Marbled Godwits, a Reddish Egret, and the Roseate Spoonbill.... After their courtship dance, the White Ibises continued feeding.... Read more
Early May at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
May 14, 2016 - I saw a few juvenile White Ibises (with their brown spots), and then this one still in partial breeding plumage flew in.... Read more
Early April at Lake Morton
May 7, 2016 - The White Ibises were in their bright breeding colors.... Read more
Springtime at Lakes Morton and Mirror
May 13, 2015 - We spotted a Common Gallinule with two tiny chicks, then we spotted another with juvenile "teenagers." This one seemed to be asking one of the hard questions of childhood...."Mommy, am I a boy or a girl?" One of my favorite things about visiting Lake Morton in the spring is…... Read more
What Took Me So Long? Lake Mirror Is Great!
March 15, 2014 - The White Ibises were as plentiful at Lake Mirror as they were earlier at Lake Morton.... Read more
Some Birds, the Moon, and Sensor Dust!
November 25, 2013 - Yesterday at the Circle B Bar Reserve, Michael and I came across a group of White Ibis in my "treasure tree" along the Heron Hideout trail.... I've had many lifers in that tree, but I almost passed it without a second glance when I saw just a few common White…... Read more
More From Indian Rocks Beach
August 15, 2013 - There were some nice clouds on the horizon on this particular evening, and a small group of White Ibis birds were feeding in the waves in the foreground.... Read more
Sunset at the Polk Rookery
April 8, 2013 - There are decent number of Wood Storks, and lots of White Ibis, but not nearly as many Tricolored Herons, Snowy Egrets, or Little Blue Herons as usual.... The rookery is just covered in White Ibises right now.... Read more
Windy and Cold at Fort De Soto
April 7, 2013 - They finally flew off, and my attention turned to some White Ibises who were also in the lagoon.... Read more
Father’s Day at the Polk Rookery
June 20, 2012 - The White Ibis and Cattle Egrets continue to nest at the end of the season. Also the Anhingas and Double-crested Cormorants nest there year-round. We saw several White Ibis bringing in nesting material, and some sitting patiently on nests. A pair of tiny White Ibises was sitting under Mom. The…... Read more
A Walk Around Lake Morton
April 14, 2012 - The White Ibises were in spectacular breeding plumage.... This White Ibis needed to stretch his wings – badly! He kept walking around with them stretched straight up. I sure wasn’t going to object.... Read more
Shades of Red
March 15, 2012 - The White Ibises at Fort De Soto last weekend were sporting some very brilliant breeding colors. A group of them fed for me in the little pool near the concession stand on the North Beach. When bright white birds with great red beaks stand there patiently pulling crab after crab…... Read more
The Two Turtles – Circle B Bar Reserve
March 4, 2012 - Finally the sun started to peek through the clouds and burn off the fog. By that point it was 10:30 in the morning, and shadows were harsh. Still I couldn't resist taking some portrait shots of the White Ibises on Alligator Alley. The adult Ibises are coming into their breeding…... Read more
Even an Icky Day is Good at Circle B Bar Reserve
November 27, 2011 - The best poser was this White Ibis.... Bird Species List (46 total): American Coot, American Goldfinch (FOS) (heard), American Robin, American Wigeon, Anhinga, Bald Eagle, Belted Kingfisher, Black-Bellied Whistling Duck, Blue Jay, Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher, Blue-Winged Teal, Boat-tailed Grackle, Common Gallinule, Common Yellowthroat, Double-Crested Cormorant, Eastern Phoebe, Gadwall, Glossy Ibis, Gray…... Read more
Winter Birds are Returning to the Circle B Bar Reserve
October 23, 2011 - We saw many Glossy Ibises in the marsh, and several flocks of White Ibis flew over as well.... Then this lone White Ibis posed for me on a post on Wading Bird Way.... Bird Species List (31 total): American Coot, American Kestrel, Anhinga, Bald Eagle, Belted Kingfisher, Black-Bellied Whistling Duck,…... Read more
Our Newest Neighbor
July 18, 2011 - This juvenile White Ibis has taken up residence in our backyard.... Juvenile White Ibis... Read more
Nesting Season Winds Down at Polk Rookery
July 10, 2011 - The White Ibis are almost all gone from the rookery. Just a few family groups of fledglings remained, plus a couple of really late nests under incubation. I have to get used to their sound each time I go back to the rookery. I'm used to seeing fully grown ibis,…... Read more
Baby Birds Take Flight at Circle B Bar Reserve
July 3, 2011 - Grackle Grackle The water levels are extremely low, despite all the rains this week. So I was surprised to see a White Ibis fishing in a wading pond off the Heron Hideout trail. The morning light was pretty much gone, but the reflections were still interesting. When the ibis grabbed…... Read more
Father’s Day at the Polk Rookery
June 19, 2011 - Brown Pelican Black-Crowned Night Heron juveniles are all over the Brazilian Pepper in this rookery. At first Dyeyo was excited to see so many night herons, but after five trips with Herman, he's taken lots of pictures of them. He refused to take a single night heron picture today. I…... Read more
Spoon-Feeding at the Polk Rookery
May 29, 2011 - Herman took my dad and me out in his boat again this morning. The Polk Rookery has changed considerably since my last visit in March. Then the birds were building their nests, and Great Egrets, Wood Storks dominated the Brazilian Pepper. Today the rookery was filled with fledgling birds of…... Read more
Circle B Says Goodbye to its Winter Migrants and Hello to the Summer Residents
April 15, 2011 - Sandhill Crane colt – week 4 Finally the Sandhill Cranes moved off into the marsh, and I continued my walk down Heron Hideout. A couple of White Ibises flew right over my head. I was happy I'd brought my 70-200 on my old 40D body. I aimed up, dialing in…... Read more
Beautiful Morning at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
April 3, 2011 - Our first bird of the day was this White Ibis, who probably had no idea that he was casting such a great reflection in the water in front of him. Look at the color in that beak! My blog must sound like a broken record...."the breeding colors are awesome"...... White…... Read more
March Photo Walk at the Circle B Bar Reserve
March 26, 2011 - When we finally moved on, we continued to see Great Blue Herons left and right. This one posed nicely on an open branch, with good frontal lighting. We also saw Limpkins, Glossy and White Ibises, even a pair of Bald Eagles off in the distance.... Sandhill Crane colt The Sandhill…... Read more
The Days are Getting Longer!
February 15, 2011 - This White Ibis was hanging out on the golf course.... White Ibis... Read more
Flyin’ Ibis
February 3, 2011 - Rich and I took a walk this weekend and saw this White Ibis flying overhead. I've been trying for good flight shots of these guys. I really like their bright white plumage and black wing tips.... White Ibis... Read more
Bitterns Saying Hello at Circle B Bar Reserve
January 7, 2011 - Common Moorhen I looked up to see a White Ibis flying with a snake in his mouth.... White Ibis with Snake Far off in the marsh, on the north side of Wading Bird Way, you can see flocks of Least Sandpipers flying back and forth. They used to be too…... Read more
Skies Full of American White Pelicans at the Circle B Bar Reserve
December 23, 2010 - Juvenile Bald Eagles A White Ibis flew by, going into the direction of the sun. The sun shone through the bird's wings and accentuated the nut that he had in his mouth. Look at those black wing tips -- the white ibises are such pretty birds.... White Ibis When we…... Read more
Snow Geese at Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge
December 20, 2010 - Snow Geese Dyeyo and I really liked Lake Woodruff. It reminded us of the Circle B Bar Reserve. We were there around mid-day, which is not prime bird activity time (or bird photography time!) But there were hundreds of birds. We've never seen such large flocks of Glossy Ibis. White…... Read more
Cranes and Pelicans and a Circle B Sunset
December 11, 2010 - Flock of White Ibis coming to roost I spotted a flock of at least 10 Sandhill Cranes flying in to roost.... Sandhill Cranes in flight (Blur) Species list: Anhinga, American Coot, Black-Bellied Whistling Duck, Black Vulture, Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher, Blue-Winged Teal, Common Moorhen, Double-Crested Cormorant, Eastern Phoebe, Glossy Ibis, Gray Catbird,…... Read more
Skies Filled with Birds at the Circle B Bar Reserve
November 28, 2010 - White Ibis fill the skies The morning was cool and bright -- a nice change from yesterday's cloudy gloom!... Turkey Vulture Species list: Anhinga, American Coot, American Goldfinch, American Robin (FOS), Bald Eagle, Belted Kingfisher, Black-Bellied Whistling Duck, Black Vulture, Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher, Blue-Winged Teal, Boat-Tailed Grackle, Cardinal, Caspian Tern, Cattle…... Read more
Windy Morning at the Circle B Bar Reserve
November 7, 2010 - Hundreds of White Ibis took to the air this morning over the Circle B Bar Reserve.... The cold and the wind kept most of the birds under cover, but the White Ibises seemed to know how to navigate despite the gusts.... White Ibises On Heron Hideout, the marsh on the…... Read more
The Coots have Returned to the Circle B Bar Reserve
October 17, 2010 - Roseate Spoonbill I've been trying to get good pictures of White Ibises in flight all summer.... The backlighting made for an interesting effect, though: White Ibis Then a couple of Wood Storks flew in.... Juvenile Bald Eagle Species list: Anhinga, American Coot (First of Season), American Wigeon, Bald Eagle, Black-Bellied…... Read more
White Ibis with Frog
October 10, 2010 - This afternoon I was pulling into Stoneybrook West after birding at Circle B, and I saw a White Ibis on the sidewalk, eating a nice big frog.... White Ibis with Frog I'm starting to be better at changing auto-focus settings by touch.... Read more
There are warblers at the Circle B Bar Reserve…if you know where to look!
September 5, 2010 - Do the turkey stretch At the beginning of the Alligator Alley trail, this White Ibis posed so pretty that I just had to stop and take his picture. I don't care how common a bird is, it's fun to take their pictures!!... White Ibis There wasn't much activity on the…... Read more
Little Birds Galore at Circle B Bar Reserve
March 20, 2010 - Little Blue Heron We saw several juvenile white ibises this morning. I don't think I've photographed a juvenile before.... Juvenile White Ibis There were several double crested cormorants out on Wading Bird Way. It's such fun to watch them fishing. They go underwater in one place and then come up…... Read more
Our first visit to the Circle B Bar Reserve
November 8, 2009 - We parked our cars and walked to Heron Hideout, one of the main paths. The marshes on either side of the paths were just covered in hundreds of birds, including herons, white ibises, and some ducks that I didn't recognize.... Great blue heron There were tons of white ibises around,…... Read more