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Australian White Ibis, Threskiornis molucca
Australian White Ibis, Threskiornis molucca, feeding juvenile. Oakden Native Fish Sanctuary, South Australia. This colony of Ibis is in the heart of the Adelaide suburbs. The colony has grown to over 400 in a very short time and many of the local residents are fed up with the noise and stench as their houses are so close to the small park where the colony resides. The birds are protected. At the end of the breeding season it is anticipated that the vegetation where they are nesting will be cut down to encourage them to move on. For those of us who dont live right next door to them it seems a real shame, as the birds feed on many of the parks and school ovals in the vicinity and are delighted in by the wider community. It points out the difficulties that urban wildlife can cause when fauna is in such close proximity to people.
Habitat
wetlands, ponds, shallow streams
Location
Adelaide, South Australia
Date taken
Spring 2011
Scientific name
Threskiornis molucca
Equipment used
Canon 500D, Canon 100-400mm lens
I can appreciate what you say about the stench and noise they make. We have a colony in Jawbone and while I visit from time to time I wouldn't want to live next door to them.
A good capture, btw.
 

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