Ibis in Snow?

Donna Adamski

Ibis in Snow?

American White Ibis, Eudocimus albus is a species of wading bird of the ibis family Threskiornithidae which occurs from the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States south through most of the New World tropics.

It occurs in marshy wetlands and pools near the coast. It also occurs on mowed grass, lawns, and has become common in some city parks, where it can be found feeding alone or with other Ibis. It builds a stick nest in trees, bushes, or over water, and 2 to 5 eggs are typically laid. White ibises are monogamous and colonial, usually nesting in mixed colonies with other wading species.

This ibis feeds by probing with its long, downcurved beak. Its diet consists of various fish, frogs and other water creatures, as well as insects and small reptiles.

Adults are 65 cm long with a 95 cm wingspan. They have all-white plumage except for black wingtips (visible in flight) and reddish bills and legs. The red bill blends into the face of breeding birds; non-breeding birds show a pink to red face. Juveniles are largely brown with duller bare parts; they are distinguished from the Glossy and White-faced Ibises by white underparts and rumps. Over all both sexes look alike.

Like the other species of ibis, the White Ibis flies with neck and legs outstretched, often in long, loose lines.

The song of the male is an advertising hunk-hunk-hunk-hunk. The female squeals. When feeding, the birds often give a soft, grunting croo, croo, croo as they forage. Wilipedia

Walton Rocks Beach area, South Hutchinson Island in Jensen Beach, FL
Nikon D70s
70-300mm
F8, 1/1000
10/31/08 – 276/48

Featured in Waterfowl
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Ibis in Snow? – Pencil done in pencil.



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Ibis in Snow? by Donna Adamski
Ibis in Snow? by Donna Adamski
  • Paul Gibbons

    Paul Gibbons

    Excellent work, it looks more like goo than snow.

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thanks so much Paul…it’s sea foam! :)

  • Visual Inspirations

    Visual Inspi...

    WOW!! What are these guys?? This is so cool! LITTERALLY!!! lol

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Beach birds!! Ibis…Thanks so much sweetie

  • coffeetea

    coffeetea

    beautiful capture!

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thank you Coffeetea :)

  • Fremme

    Fremme

    you had me going here with the snow, great image, the water gave a great feel to this image, great job,

  • Donna Adamski replied

    I couldn’t resist…it does resemble snow! Thanks Fremme :)

  • WJPhotography

    WJPhotography

    Whoa…fantastic :))))))))))))

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thanks so much Wendy :)

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    It took me a while to see that it is foam. Wonderful image

  • Donna Adamski replied

    LOL…Got ya! Thanks so much sweetie :)

  • Robert Boretti

    Robert Boretti

    lovely shot

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thanks so much Robert :)

  • DoreenPhillips

    DoreenPhillips

    Snow hoho!!!....x..one of my fave birds OG….....X

  • Donna Adamski replied

    LOL…Cool…It doesn’t snow where I live…Thank goodness! Hate the cold! Thanks sweetie :)

  • DoreenPhillips

    DoreenPhillips

    I wanna be where it doesnt snowhooboohoo….x…..x

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Move to Florida!!! LOL I would love to visit the UK in the summer!!!

  • DoreenPhillips

    DoreenPhillips

    Well You can visit me in Bonnie Scotland…....xxxx….....most welcome….x…I may just move next to you….hehehe…......x…I could be the rare scottish wildlife…hahaha….x

  • Donna Adamski replied

    LOL…I would love it!

  • vanvic

    vanvic

    This is an excellent capture!

  • Donna Adamski replied

    I followed them up the beach and got several shots. This is one of my favs! Thanks sweetie :)

  • Patricia Gibson

    Patricia Gibson

    excellent, love it!!!

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thanks a bunch Patricia and thanks for the fav :)

  • SueAnne

    SueAnne

    WOW! I love this… Instant fav

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thanks so much and for the fav :) Hugzzzz

  • Steve Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    Excellent, excellent work. Pefect exposure and color.

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thank you very much Steve :)

  • Eva and Klaus Weber-Wanjek

    Eva and Klaus ...

    Really lovely image!!

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thanks a bunch sweetie :)

  • smile4me

    smile4me

    Love this, you have captured these feathered friends very wel! :D

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thanks so much Ellen :)

  • Jeff VanDyke

    Jeff VanDyke

    Great shot!!

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thank you very much Jeff :)

  • Eva and Klaus Weber-Wanjek

    Eva and Klaus ...

    Brilliant capture! In the first moment I really thought it was snow!!! Well seen!!!

  • Donna Adamski replied

    I tried to fool everyone!!! Thanks so much:)

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    fantastic shot

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thank you very much :)

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Wow ! wonderful shot the whole image looks so fresh and clean

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thank you very much Trudi :)

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    wow…............. so gorgeous !!!!! amazing capture.. i love this.

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thanks so much sweetie :) Hugzzz

  • Aimelle

    Aimelle

    wonderful picture ! I like the cold feel this has and lovely composition

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thank you so much and for the fav :)

  • shanemcgowan

    shanemcgowan

    aw tis their full of cheeky beguiles,great pix hun,

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thanks so much Shane :)

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    what an awesome shot, they look great in cards :)) k

  • Donna Adamski replied

    I agree…Thanks so much Kristina :)

  • amarica

    amarica

    Fabulous capture Hun!!!

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thank you sweetie :)

  • Hawker

    Hawker

    Wow what a fantastic picture and not easy to photograph with all that white. My compliments on your superb pohotoggaphy skills

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thank you so much Hawker…appreciate it :)

  • Linda Bennett

    Linda Bennett

    What a great shot!! You’ve captured them beatifully!!!

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thank you very much Linda :)

  • Evita

    Evita

    Beautiful capture!! :D

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thanks so much Evita :)

  • josiem

    josiem

    great capture!!

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thank you much Josie :)

  • DottieDees

    DottieDees

    WOw…this looks like they are taking a community bubble bath! Excellent capture!

  • Donna Adamski replied

    LOL…Bubble bath, good one! Thanks so much Dottie :)

  • Glenda Remaklus

    Glenda Remaklus

    Beautiful!

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thank you so much Glenda :)

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    What a great image Donna, wonderful tones on the snow as well as the birds and the feather detail is most impressive, well done indeed,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Donna Adamski replied

    LOL…I have to laugh a little…it’s not snow…it’s sea foam! It does look a lot like snow though….Thanks a bunch Rod

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    Well Donna, that’s the second image I’ve commented on today with lots of sea foam, I really ought to know better,LOL. well the tones on the foam are excellent, now where’s my glasses,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Donna Adamski replied

    LOL…I know what you mean…Did you check the top of your head? That’s where I lose mine!!! Thanks again my friend :)

  • Christine Till @ CT-Graphics

    Christine Till...

    Very beautiful shot, Orphie.
    Worth it to b a winner … so you got my vote!

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thanks so much Christine….very much appreciated :)

  • Rachel Stickney

    Rachel Stickney

    It does almost look like snow! Wonderful capture of these beautiful birds! I like your info you provided too. :-)

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thank you very much Rachel :)

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Beautiful photo, they are stunning birds!

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Yes, cool birds!! Thanks so much sweetie :)

  • Geoffrey

    Geoffrey

    for a sec I thought it was snow, well done! Great image

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thanks so much sweetie…appreciate it :)

  • LynnH64

    LynnH64

    Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Lynn, my friend, so glad to see you here… Welcome to RB…I truly enjoy myself here more than at JPG. Thank you :)

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    excellent capture

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thank you bunches Kathy :)

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    hi again ! :). thanks for placing this beauty in our group !!

  • Donna Adamski replied

    One of my favorites!! Thank you Isa for hosting this great new group :) Hugzzz

  • Robin D. Overacre

    Robin D. Overacre

    oh my…. like this alot

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thank you so much Robin…appreciate it :)

  • shellbee

    shellbee

    this is really superb

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thank you very much shellbee :)

  • Dawne Olson

    Dawne Olson

    Most intruiging image! I was worried their feet were frozen in ice! Now I see its foam.. such a great shot!

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Fooled a few with the title!! LOL Thanks a bunch Dawne :)

  • Glenda Remaklus

    Glenda Remaklus

    Gorgeous capture Donna!

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thank you so much Glenda…appreciate it :)

  • x- pose

    x- pose

    This is your masterpiece!!!!

  • Donna Adamski replied

    LOL…and one of my favs!! Thank you so much and for the favoring :)

  • Karen Checca

    Karen Checca

    We obviously captured the same group of Ibis, right down to the black spot on one of their heads! I thought this WAS my shot at first, lol. I have this almost exact shot called “Ibis in Foam” in my portfolio. Mine was taken in January on Sanibel Island. I think that’s kinda close to Fort St Lucie, isn’t it? I don’t know how to link, but you should check it out (I think it’s on about page 4 or so of my portfolio); it’s bizarre!! Great minds think alike, I guess, LOL! :)Karen

  • Donna Adamski replied

    So sorry I missed this….no Port Saint Lucie is on the east coast of FL. I will check out your pic…it is strange when you find an image from someone that looks like yours!! LOL I took this one in October 2008. Thanks so much Karen :)

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    What a COOL shot – - – great title!!!!!

  • Donna Adamski replied

    LOL@COOL!! Thanks so much Lori…appreciate it :)

  • lcbirder

    lcbirder

    Lovely capture, Donna. :) Elsa

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thank you so much my friend….appreciate it :)

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore

    Wonderful, Donna. I hope you will submit “Ibis in Snow?” to the Southern United States Artists group.

  • Donna Adamski replied

    One of my favs!! Thanks Frannie….on the list!! :)

  • cindylu

    cindylu

    Beautiful!!

  • Donna Adamski replied

    Thank you so much Cindy and for adding this to your favorites….appreciate it :)

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