It can be disconcerting when a flock of wading birds lands in a tree over your head. Thoughts of getting pooped on come to mind, and as much as I’d hate to be the recipient of that I’d hate it to land on my camera even more.
This flock of six or eight White Ibis didn’t seem to be concerned about the few photographers standing below and provided some nice poses.
After awhile they took off one by one, and because they were so close to the trees there was no option for in flight photographs.
These were taken in the middle of February and just a few buds were starting to show on the trees.
I’m still fascinated by the Spanish Moss so was quite taken with the second shot with the lovely Ibis AND moss!
Glad you like it! Sometimes its a nuisance flapping into an image but is usually a nice accent.
It’s interesting to me that your ibis have a full head of feathers. Ours, which look akin to Sacred Ibis, have a quite bald (black and pink) head and resemble high priests with dyspepsia.
I just looked up your version and see what you mean. LOL. Interesting research into the origins of the pelicans, spoonbills, and ibis.
It is isn’t it?
The ibis are known as ‘tip birds’ over here, because they can scavenge so well. We have a number of them inhabiting the back yard at my workplace.
I was surprised to read about their scavenging. Could explain the dyspepsia!
Ha. I was thinking about this a bit yesterday. Wondered if the ‘look’ of the sacred ibis inspired the ‘look’ of the bald, thin, aesthetic and unpleasant high priest.
They sure were close by. Excellent shots, and no accidents I hope😏
Thanks! Not for me, this time! 🙂
Lovely photos, how beautiful the white is against the blue sky.