White Ibis, Bath Time

White Ibis Taking A Bath

Or, how a White Ibis stays white.

I spotted this White Ibis off the edge of the boardwalk, glistening from his bath.

White Ibis, Bath Time
White Ibis, Bath Time

I figured I’d missed the action but a couple moments later he took another turn.

White Ibis, Bath Time
White Ibis, Bath Time

He was really rotating his wings…

White Ibis, Bath Time
White Ibis, Bath Time

…sending water all over.

White Ibis, Bath Time
White Ibis, Bath Time

The wiggly lines in the water are reflection of the wire  fence at the back of the rookery area that keep the Alligators contained.

White Ibis, Bath Time
White Ibis, Bath Time

St. Augustine Alligator Farm, St. Augustine, FL
February 6, 2023

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