White faced Ibis foraging in shallow ponds at Bear River National Wildlife Refuge.
It was amazing to see so many Ibis working these ponds to find a days meal.
But as can be expected when food and family are involved a few squabbles are sure to occur. This one was settled quickly and all in all it was a peaceful day watching these brilliantly colored birds go about their business.



Nice series, Mike. Their iridescent plumage is so beautiful!
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Thanks Eliza, the midday sun did not show off their plumage as well late afternoon but it is amazing nonetheless. Hope you have a great weekend and the hail storms have left your region.
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Thank you, Mike. Thankfully, hail is rare here.
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Rare hail is good hail. We got hit again a few weeks ago and it was a mess with the garden being the least of most peoples concerns. A local mall is even going to be closed for 4-5 months from the damage and repairs required.
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Wow, mid- and western states really do get hammered. Like I said, it could have been much worse! I count my blessings.
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We seem to have sprees of hail years then a break. Keeps the roofing companies happy.
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We have a lot of ibis in Sydney parks foraging garbage and robbing lunches in the city. Those bandits are black and white.
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HI Mary, the Ibis in Sydney sure are a different lot than those we have. They are shy and like to stay away from humans and cities.
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