I've previously seen the
American white ibis in the Everglades and at Sanibel Island. On my recent trip to Florida I also saw them at Merritt Island, Circle Bar B Reserve, the Viera Wetlands and Orlando Wetlands.
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I saw juveniles for the first time, with heavy doses of brown and a more pink bill. |
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I saw them on contrasting black mud at Merritt Island. |
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And got a photo that looked so much like a black and white that I made it a black and white. |
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In the early dawn light at Viera Wetlands the pink glows. |
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At Orlando Wetlands the green fan is a perfect contrast. |
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Some nice reflections. |
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An evening glow at Merritt Island. |
One of my bird favorites. Very beautiful and distinctive.
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