Continuing Quest for Least Bittern Flight Shots at LAWD
August 23, 2021 - As I left, I spotted a Glossy Ibis still in breeding colors.... Read more
Glossy Ibis
 | I’m a cousin of the common White Ibis, but my feathers are dark and glossy. Look for me in the marshes and around water. I can be quite pretty when my feathers catch the light of the sun. Most Likely Found: In the marsh When: Year-Round Where I've photographed: Circle B Bar Reserve, Lake Apopka, Lake Hancock Outfall Wetlands, Orlando Wetlands, Polk Rookery, Viera Wetlands Read more: Glossy Ibis at Cornell Lab of Ornithology Ebird: Glossy Ibis eBird range |
I have written 19 posts including a photo of a Glossy Ibis
Birds in Flight at Lake Apopka
July 15, 2021 - The Glossy Ibis is another bird who glistens when you photograph him on a good sun angle.... Read more
Signs of Spring at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
March 24, 2019 - I still haven't found the White-faced Ibis that I see reported on eBird, but there were plenty of Glossy Ibis along the drive.... Read more
Nesting Time at Viera Wetlands
January 3, 2019 - This Glossy Ibis flew in front of me and showed off the shimmer in his wings.... Read more
Christmas Bird Count 2017 at the Lake Hancock Outfall Wetlands
December 17, 2017 - Glossy Ibis.... Read more
First Afternoon Visit to the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
June 10, 2017 - If you're curious to compare the White-faced Ibis to the more familiar (in Florida) Glossy Ibis, here's a photo of the Glossy.... The Glossy Ibis in breeding colors has a blue line around his eye, where the White-faced Ibis has red and white.... Read more
Not a Good Day to be a Bug at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
June 6, 2017 - This Glossy Ibis's beak wasn't long enough.... Read more
A Quick Stop at Circle B
October 25, 2016 - On our way back, the Limpkin was joined by a Glossy Ibis.... Read more
Early May at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
May 14, 2016 - I saw several Glossy Ibises also, still in their breeding colors.... Read more
Springtime Birds at Circle B Bar Reserve
February 28, 2016 - I saw more Glossy Ibises and Tricolored Herons on this visit than I've seen in a while.... Note to self: remember that the white near the Glossy Ibis's eye is a breeding plumage thing, not to be mistaken for a White-faced Ibis!... Read more
Spring Morning at Orlando Wetlands Park
April 8, 2014 - We saw Great Egrets with green lores, a Tricolored Heron with a nice white plume, Snowy Egrets with lacy plumes and red lores, and this Glossy Ibis with his blue face.... Read more
Sunset at the Polk Rookery
April 8, 2013 - We were surprised to see a couple of Glossy Ibis at the rookery on Saturday afternoon.... Read more
In Search of Babies at Circle B Bar Reserve
April 10, 2011 - I watched a Glossy Ibis with a bad leg hopping around as he fished for his breakfast. Then I spotted another bird, who scooped up a frog as I watched. I had a great sun angle on the bird, who tossed the frog around for a few seconds before the…... Read more
The Newest Celebrity at the Circle B Bar Reserve
April 2, 2011 - Juvenile Barred Owl There is a Red-Shouldered Hawk nest in a tree very close to the Barred Owl nest. So there were some good hawk fly-by opportunities as we stood watching the owl. I dialed in a couple of stops of exposure compensation and shot. This one was my favorite:…... Read more
The Bird Paparazzi Grows at Circle B Bar Reserve
January 22, 2011 - American White Pelicans (HDR) A Glossy Ibis made a tasty catch among many Black-Bellied Whistling Ducks.... Glossy Ibis with fish A King Rail has been staying in about the same spot for the last week.... River Otter Species List: American Bittern, American Coot, American Goldfinch (heard), American Robin, American White…... Read more
A New Place to Explore: Viera Wetlands
November 26, 2010 - Blue-Winged Teal Plenty of White and Glossy Ibises were searching for their breakfasts in the shallow water.... I caught this Glossy Ibis in the moment that he nabbed a tasty morsel...... Glossy Ibis I was excited to see these female Ring-Necked Ducks.... Read more
Lots of Birds at the Circle B Bar Reserve
October 24, 2010 - Back on Heron Hideout, this Glossy Ibis posed for us.... Glossy Ibis Species list: Anhinga, American Coot, Bald Eagle, Belted Kingfisher, Black-Bellied Whistling Duck, Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher, Blue-Winged Teal, Boat-Tailed Grackle, Cardinal, Carolina Wren, Common Moorhen, Common Yellowthroat, Double-Crested Cormorant, Downy Woodpecker, Eastern Phoebe, Eastern Meadowlark, House Wren, Glossy Ibis, Gray…... Read more
Lots of Little Birds at the Circle B Bar Reserve
October 10, 2010 - Prairie Warbler As we walked over one of the culverts on Heron Hideout, we saw the usual Tricolored Heron and Snowy Egret, plus this Glossy Ibis.... I think this was the closest I've ever gotten to a Glossy Ibis before.... He was badly backlit by the rising sun, but I…... Read more
Magical Sunrise at Circle B Bar Reserve
June 13, 2010 - There was a Glossy Ibis nicely lit by the rising sun. I haven't many good Glossy Ibis pictures, and this one definitely shows off the "glossy" part.... Glossy Ibis Dyeyo and I almost walked by the Purple Gallinule nest. I looked back and saw one of the adults, then noticed…... Read more