If they follow last year’s pattern this tree will soon be occupied by nesting Great Blue Heron and Great Egret couples. Until then White Ibis have taken over the tree for sunning.
Doing the one-legged doze the Ibis stood right here for a couple of hours at least.
There is not a bit of material left from last year’s nests. Any Great Blues or Great Egrets that stake this out to start a family will be starting nest building from zero.
Taken as fall is coming to an end, 12/18/2018.
Wonderful closeup shot Ellen! Do the Ibis nest build close by ?
Thanks, Belinda! I have never seen where they nest. I thought they went to Florida for the winter but this year they seem to be sticking around. Maybe we’ll get treated to nesting, too!