Unexpected Visitor: We have been watching and photographing a Glossy Ibis at our local lake since its arrival on 6 Apr. Glossy Ibis's are normally residents of the gulf states and have...

HRBIEL Loc: Rapid City, SD

We have been watching and photographing a Glossy Ibis at our local lake since its arrival on 6 Apr. Glossy Ibis's are normally residents of the gulf states and have rarely been seen this far north. This is the first and only Ibis ever seen here - must have been blown off course during its normal migration route. Incredible colors show in sunlight!

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NMGal Loc: NE NM

Really nice.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

#4 is a bit of a miss, but altogether a very nice depiction of the Glossy Ibis! Thanks for sharing!

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Great set. Here in Louisiana, they are very common along with the White-faced Ibis which looks much the same but has red eyes.

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Beautiful shots

Toment Loc: FL, IL

👍👍👍

cahale Loc: San Angelo, TX

Nicely done.

Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY

HRBIEL wrote:

We have been watching and photographing a Glossy Ibis at our local lake since its arrival on 6 Apr. Glossy Ibis's are normally residents of the gulf states and have rarely been seen this far north. This is the first and only Ibis ever seen here - must have been blown off course during its normal migration route. Incredible colors show in sunlight!

Beautiful series, H.R.! Love the last one.

jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN

Great set. Lucky find. I didn't know they came this far north. Love the last shot

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

HRBIEL wrote:

We have been watching and photographing a Glossy Ibis at our local lake since its arrival on 6 Apr. Glossy Ibis's are normally residents of the gulf states and have rarely been seen this far north. This is the first and only Ibis ever seen here - must have been blown off course during its normal migration route. Incredible colors show in sunlight!

Gorgeous creature, perfectly shot

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

HRBIEL wrote:

We have been watching and photographing a Glossy Ibis at our local lake since its arrival on 6 Apr. Glossy Ibis's are normally residents of the gulf states and have rarely been seen this far north. This is the first and only Ibis ever seen here - must have been blown off course during its normal migration route. Incredible colors show in sunlight!

Very nice set!!!

taffspride Loc: Originally Wales, now the Sunshine State

HRBIEL wrote:

We have been watching and photographing a Glossy Ibis at our local lake since its arrival on 6 Apr. Glossy Ibis's are normally residents of the gulf states and have rarely been seen this far north. This is the first and only Ibis ever seen here - must have been blown off course during its normal migration route. Incredible colors show in sunlight!

Great shots.

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tcthome Loc: NJ

Then it was your lucky day. Nice captures.

ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

Excellent shots!

CCPhotoist Loc: Cape Cod

Nice pictures of your unexpected visitor.