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Glossy Ibis
S K Gudi

Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)

Another first from my trip to Kokkare Bellur/Ranganathittu Reserves last month. Smallest of the ibises perhaps. Had got a few distant shots of them earlier along with other waders. They were foraging all by themselves this time; so I think I can call this a lifer.

Off to Bengaluru again this noon for a few days to attend a wedding, will try to post whenever I can.
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Habitat
marshes at the margins of lakes and rivers but can also be found at lagoons, flood-plains, wet meadows, swamps, reservoirs, sewage ponds, paddies and irrigated farmland
Location
Kokkare Bellur, Karnataka; India
Date taken
07-11-2015
Scientific name
Plegadis falcinellus
Equipment used
fujifilm finepix HS 50 EXR, handheld, cropped
Chris G6 UXU
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Lovely shot and setting of this quartet SK, many tfs and well done on another first for you.
 
mali
Lovely capture SK & congrats on another newbie...I got my first pics of this species about 2 weeks ago, and I was really surprised at how small they really are. One was foraging with a flock of Coots and it wasn't much bigger than them until it stood up. Have a great knees-up at the wedding & stay safe.
 
delia todd
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LOL SK... there was almost a risk that I got this one before you!! They've not quite made it to this part of Scotland yet though!

What a great picture of this attractive ibis... I didn't realise they were so small. Many congratulations on your new record.

Have a lovely time at the wedding my friend.
 
KC Foggin
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Congrats on your lifer S K! And what a lovely record shot this is guy.
 
aloktewari
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Super shot, group and setting, SK ... great work ... tfs ...
Have a good time at the wedding ...
 
ducbucln
A beautiful setting for this great capture. Congratulations too! Those blooms in the water are so large and interesting too. Have a great time at the wedding.

Vicki
 

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