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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.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II 1/800 second F/8.0 ISO 500 600 mm

white | ibis | 1st | summer | corkscrew | swamp | audubon | sanctuary | naples | florida

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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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Jerry from Aberdeen, United States

Nice photo you got of this bird, the lighting was good for you. I don't know much about birds but it looks like a juvenile to me also. It would be interesting to see this bird again in a couple years.

17 May 2012 5:14am

omid from mashhad, Iran

woooow!
very nice & so beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

17 May 2012 6:20am

Loner from Wörgl, Austria

This nice ibis appears in his whole youthful splendour! The photo-quality is great as always !

17 May 2012 7:17am

Sarito from Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Beautiful shot.. lovely details

17 May 2012 8:01am

Brat | RCA from Xiamen City, China

super shot!...well done!

17 May 2012 8:51am

Wendy from Canterbury, New Zealand

Another fabulous bird and photo. I just adore her gorgeous blue eye.

17 May 2012 9:09am

Tataze from Bourgogne, France

Wahou the colors. Super shtot. Good day

17 May 2012 10:03am

Florence from Paris, France

A nice specimen. I love how part of his feathers suits the environment.

17 May 2012 10:03am

CElliottUK from Reading, United Kingdom

Gobsmackingly good. A really top shot

17 May 2012 10:31am

Tamara from Aarschot, Belgium

Excellent !!! The details in the feathers are so beautiful... And the colors are just amazing. Well done Julie. Have a lovely day :)

17 May 2012 11:21am

Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greece

I baw to your photo ingenuity.....

17 May 2012 1:15pm

Tede from Aubenas 07, France

Still a marvel, the light and his eye blue are enchanting. Nice day *****.

17 May 2012 1:17pm

Denny Jump Photo from Easton, PA, United States

Just magnificent, Julie - perfect catch of the light and we are instantly drawn directly to that fantastic blue eye! Really superb, Ms B.

17 May 2012 2:44pm

john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States

dynamite capture and lighting!!

17 May 2012 9:08pm

Alun from cheshire, United Kingdom

Really lovely shot

17 May 2012 9:34pm

Baldwin VW from Bejuma, Venezuela

Fabulous details and great lighting !!! Impressive blue eye, beautiful photo ...

18 May 2012 12:35am

LauraS from Chico, United States

Pristine ibis. Great focus on detail. Superb colors.

18 May 2012 12:40am