The White Ibis were very busy gathering sticks for their nests in early June.
There were easy pickings under some trees at the edge of the wetland.
Then it was just a short flight up over the boardwalk to the nesting island.
Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, SC
June 5, 2026
A few Roseate Spoonbills had one corner of the pond to themselves.
The white birds seemed to be getting dirtier as they splashed around on a mud bar.
And there was a lot of coming and going, with birds dropping in from the trees on the left while others exited every which way.
Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, SC
June 5, 2026
White Ibis have taken over a large section of one of the islands at Cypress Wetlands. Two weeks ago this was full of Wood Storks. From this raucous scene you can see why they might have moved on.
White Ibis working on his nest, flying over pond covered with duck weed.
White Ibis in breeding colors, washing his face.
The pond at the bamboo garden is at the highest level I’ve seen it in a while, maybe years. Last week water was being actively pumped into the far corner.
The light made a lovely glow around this immature White Ibis as he probed the bottom.
Bamboo Garden Pond, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
May 4, 2026
I rounded the corner of the swamp boardwalk to find this White Ibis walking the railing.
Something overhead caught his eye.
Then he squeezed his eyes shut, more than the usual blink.
Maybe he didn’t like what he saw.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
April 10, 2026
Just below the immature White Ibis of my previous post an adult was actively feeding in the pond.
His coloration was not as bright as the White Ibis In Florida but he was still pretty striking. The streaks on his wings might be juvenile remnants, or mud.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
March 26, 2026
An immature White Ibis perched on the boardwalk railing, just looking around.
He’ll gradually lose that splotchy brown look this year as he molts into adult plumage and his legs and bill will turn from orange-pink to reddish pink.
He does have the bright blue eyes
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
March 26, 2026
This striking White Ibis was perched in a tree along Titusville Road.
Fortunately for me there was room to safely pull off the road.
Even better for me, the Ibis wasn’t alone.
Titusville Road, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, FL
February 25, 2026
