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White Faced Ibis


White Faced Ibis
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Copyright: Art Roberts (Art_R) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 201 W: 16 N: 483] (1995)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-23
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D 80, AF VR-Nikkor 80-400mm ED, Nikon 77mm Circular polarizer
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/500 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-01 10:19
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Points: 10
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Hi Folks, today I have this White Faced Ibis found at our local wildlife sanctuary Frank Lake.

from what I have read about this bird , it is a fairly new addition to the list of birds found in Alberta Canada , with the first recorded sightings back in the early 70's , now there are only a few lakes that it will be found at here but it shows evidence to be spreading to new territory . fortunately for me near by Frank Lake is one of the lakes.

the white faced ibis is a colonial nesting bird the nest sites are found deep in the thick reeds , built using various coarse plant materials and lining the nest with finer materials. after breeding there will be some dispersal of colonies. as a wader it's diet is aquatic invertebrates and amphibians , which it finds by probing the mud of extensive marshland's.

this bird can be found in Alberta from May to September , then winters south in California and Mexico. there are three sites it is known to breed at here in Alberta , Frank Lake , Blizzard Lake , and Pakowki Lake , which is the first lake they where sighted at in 1974.

thanks for stopping in
regards
Art
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Hi Art
Wow, I've never seen an Ibis in Alberta before....it's new to me as well. I'm glad to read a good news story for a change. Your Ibis is well captured against the blue sky. Excellent detail, colour and lighting. Good note too.
TFS Janice

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 477 W: 11 N: 1348] (4706)
  • [2008-07-01 10:24]

Hello Art,
Superb picture of this flying ibis. Excellent sharpness. Very nice light and colours.
Cheers,
Siggi

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2816 W: 75 N: 7977] (26975)
  • [2008-07-01 10:28]

Hi Art!

Nothing to add - perfect photo of ibis in flight. Great composition and POV, well saturated sky, detailed bird.

Art,

Awesome! It is good to hear that those birds are making a come-back. It also looks like you've used this opportunity very well. Sometimes photographing rare birds, especially in-flight can be very difficult. I had a few occasions like that but just the thought that you're seeing a rare bird fly by makes for shaky pictures! Anyhow, I see no such problems here. You've kept your composure and ended up with great results. Great job.

Best Regards,

Martin

Wonderful grab.

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