A comical scene unfolded while I was photographing the bathing White Ibis, when one bird strolled across my view.
I was hoping to capture the splash made by the one dunking, but ended up following this fellow.
With so many birds it is sometimes hard to know which is the best direction to look.
Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, SC
June 12, 2024
This one White Ibis that was bathing stood in nearly perfect, well lit spot at the edge of the pond for photographs.
Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, SC
June 12, 2024
A flock of White Ibis were bathing in the shade on the opposite side of Cypress Wetlands rookery from where the single White Ibis Was Getting A Drink.Â
It was serious business, with each bird splashing and working its feathers.
The bright blue eyes that White Ibis are known for were on full display when they paused….
…along with their flexible necks.
Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, SC
June 12, 2024
I thought this White Ibis was going to take a bath, always a fun photo shoot. Turns out he was getting a drink and playing in the water.
Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, SC
June 12, 2024
Black-crowned Night-herons were all around the rookery including this adult walking up a tree limb.
And a last year’s juvenile, just hanging out.
Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, SC
April 5, 2024
The path around the back side of the Cypress Wetlands rookery is set into a slope so I could get close to even with this perched White Ibis.
His beak was sporting the brighter red breeding color, although dirty from feeding in the muddy pond.
The trees weren’t fully leafed out, allowing a nice dappled sunlight to filter in.
How we get dirty!
Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, SC
April 5, 2024
A small flock of White Ibis were poking around in a swampy area and this one flew up onto a higher vantage point.
He looked around a bit, showing me his blue, blue eye.
He walked a few steps down the tree trunk before flying off deeper into the woods.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
March 26, 2024
Giving some thought to his next move.
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Charleston, SC
February 8, 2024
As it turned out when he went back to feeding the White Ibis’ beak got cleaned with a dunking in the swamp. Some emerald green vegetation was making a good show in the sunlight, too.
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Charleston, SC
February 8, 2024
No need to clean his beak, this White Ibis would be getting right back to feeding in just a few minutes.
The light was perfect to show off his blue eye.
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Charleston, SC
February 8, 2024
