australian white ibis

Hi all, had to share this one, I was just about to go out to feed the chicken and wondered why the rooster was crowing outside the kitchen window, (out of his pen) I looked out and saw this Ibis strolling towards the water bowls and feeders. It was quite inquisitive and checked each bowl and...

A bird which has achieved 'plague' proportions in some places.

as in a duster-off of feathers. This Australian White Ibis was preening up a storm, just over eye level in the crook of a tree, which also meant he was showing off his plumage to maximum advantage |=)|

The very first lifer bird I saw in OZ. Australian White Ibis are rapidly "taking over" the bin bird role in urban spaces. I think this one was taken in the Chinese Friendship Garden.

Widespread across much of Australia. Unmistakable with its white plumage and bare black head. Commonly seen in urban areas in Australia. It feeds on aquatic invertebrates mainly crayfish and mussels. In urban areas it is often encountered around waste areas and foraging the streets for human...

Last of the flight shots for the moment.

Australian White Ibis

Always good for a shot at low tide .

Much more common than the other Ibis species.

2 Great Egrets, 3 Australian White Ibis, 3 Pied Herons,

Had to share this one! I went to Jawbone today and found a whole heap of birds but this one made me smile as the White Ibis was quite oblivious to the Pelican coming up behind. On enlarging it I found that the Ibis had the grey legs that they get when in breeding plumage, must have been watching...

Hi all, found these two on the railing of a walkway in suburbia, as I sidled up the Ibis kept moving along toward the Cormorant, who wasn't going to budge! Hope you all enjoy!

Hi all, just wanted to share my newest patch! They were all hiding out of the windy weather and soaking up the sun! We had 9mm of water thrown down on us last night and plenty of thunder and lightening and then this, Melbourne weather at its best! Hope you like the image!

A common bird which is a pest in some places! Very well adapted to urban environments.

It's interesting that the Australian White Ibis used to be lumped together with the Sacred Ibis, the next posting, yet clearly there are distinct differences.