Julie L. Brown Photography

White Ibis, 1st summer

Posted by Julie L. Brown (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States) on 17 May 2012 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.

Corkscrew Swamp Audubon Sanctuary
Naples, Florida 4/1/12

Florida Spring Break Series 2012

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On the way back to Fort Myers after the Big O Birding Festival, I took a detour to visit Corkscrew Swamp Audubon Sanctuary . Starting at the visitor's center, I followed the 2.5 mile boardwalk trail, passing through four native habitats. It was mid-day, hot and very dry, and I did not see many birds for most of the way. With about a half mile to go, I came upon the wet area where the wading birds were.

This sub-adult White Ibis still has the mottled brown head and neck of a juvenile, but looks to be in the process of molting into the white plumage of an adult.

I am now a contributor to a multi-author blog called "Focusing On Wildlife" . My first post, "Sharing Nature" , was published on March 5, 2012.

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This photoblog is my nature journal and travelogue. I love to shoot wildlife-especially birds, as well as landscapes. Many of my wildlife images were made in environments impacted by humans. My goal in image-making is to feature each animal in a way that allows the viewer to sense the essence of its life in the wild. The purpose of the accompanying narratives is to enhance awareness and appreciation of our natural world, as well as to inspire everyone to protect and care for it.

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