Glossy Ibis

Glossy Ibises appear to look dark at a distance; but upon closer range and good light, they reveal beautiful colors of deep maroon, emerald, bronze, and violet.

 

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Glossy Ibis

 

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Glossy Ibis

 

While watching that last Glossy Ibis, it took flight.

 

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Glossy Ibis taking flight

 

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Glossy Ibis taking flight

 

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Glossy Ibis taking flight

 

The flight was more of an airborne jump crossover to another area of grasses to continue on with foraging for food, providing even more wonderful photo ops for me.  🙂

(Photos taken at 10,000 Islands NWR within the Everglades NP)

 

 

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