Ibis

MikeAldrichMikeAldrich Registered Users Posts: 145 Major grins
edited May 6, 2011 in Wildlife
So, I headed over to Boca Grande yesturday to practice shooting some birds and to catch the sunset when I ran into these guys grabbing some dinner. I know they are Ibis', I'm in the process of learning all the names of the local birds, and I believe the colored one is a juvinile.

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This one could have been the shot of the day if it was in focus, bummer.


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C&C is most welcome, thanks for looking!
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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited May 5, 2011
    Nice series Mike. You are correct. The juveniles are the variety colored ibis. Good to see more young birds around. We don't have enough birds around here. Laughing.gif
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  • LindiweLindiwe Registered Users Posts: 606 Major grins
    edited May 5, 2011
    Wonderful series of images.
    Second and third are my favourites. And maybe the 4th isn't perfect, but well done to catch that moment!
  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited May 5, 2011
    Mike, what a nice series--I especially like #5, and #4 is awfully good nonetheless! Best, Pam
  • ScottWScottW Registered Users Posts: 69 Big grins
    edited May 5, 2011
    Nice lighting and great overall shots!
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  • MikeAldrichMikeAldrich Registered Users Posts: 145 Major grins
    edited May 6, 2011
    Osprey Whisperer wrote: »
    Nice series Mike. You are correct. The juveniles are the variety colored ibis. Good to see more young birds around. We don't have enough birds around here. Laughing.gif


    Thanks for the confirmation on the juvenile, and yes, our shortage of birds around here makes it difficult to find subjects any where near or around water. :D

    On my way to Boca there is a good stretch of road by the water that is just loaded with Osprey. It's amazing how many there are. Their nest's just line the road all the way to the island. You can see them on every phone pole or power line just hanging out eating some fish. The only problem is that you can't park anywhere near them, making it difficult to get to them. I'll have to find a spot to drop the kayaks in and paddle over.
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  • MikeAldrichMikeAldrich Registered Users Posts: 145 Major grins
    edited May 6, 2011
    Lindiwe wrote: »
    Wonderful series of images.
    Second and third are my favourites. And maybe the 4th isn't perfect, but well done to catch that moment!


    Thank you, these guys were quite cooperative, and it was a good test of my patience, which I find I need to shoot wildlife. I found a nice spot on the shore and waited til they got comfortable and walked right up to me.
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  • MikeAldrichMikeAldrich Registered Users Posts: 145 Major grins
    edited May 6, 2011
    PGM wrote: »
    Mike, what a nice series--I especially like #5, and #4 is awfully good nonetheless! Best, Pam

    Thanks Pam, I appreciate the feedback! #5 is one of my favorites, I really like the colors of the water in that one, it really complements the juvenile's coloring.
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  • MikeAldrichMikeAldrich Registered Users Posts: 145 Major grins
    edited May 6, 2011
    ScottW wrote: »
    Nice lighting and great overall shots!

    Thanks Scott, much appreciated! :D
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