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23-Jun-2019

Straw necked ibis

We are used to seeing the Sacred Ibis in this area.
This is a straw necked ibis which seems to be shyer.
It has taken me a few weeks to get close enough to get a decent photograph since a pair moved into the area of our local playing fields where I walk.
I love the iridescent wings.

Nikon D600
1/60s f/10.0 at 300.0mm iso200 full exif

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Michael Edwards25-Aug-2019 22:01
Gotta wonder the origin of his name, unless he resembles someone's rector/pastor/priest...
Elaine 24-Jul-2019 09:50
Thanks for your kind words, Terry. Again on the ground where they seem graze. Still quite difficult to catch as they were very wary of me.
Terry_O24-Jul-2019 06:46
So spectacular that you have them in your area. An amazing bird. I love the iridescence. Nice work, Elaine.
Elaine 24-Jul-2019 05:55
Thanks for the compliment, Hal. I have never seen them before andhave been in this house for more than 30 years
Hal 24-Jul-2019 03:27
A really super shot Elaine.
l've certainly never seen one of these.