Feathered Coastal Society

Feathered Coastal Society. This group of feeding birds were about fifty feet from our camp site on Big Pine Key in the Florida Keys last winter. ... more

by Will Boutin Photos

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Feathered Coastal Society

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Will Boutin Photos

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Feathered Coastal Society. This group of feeding birds were about fifty feet from our camp site on Big Pine Key in the Florida Keys last winter. Every time I see this picture I want to be there,We had a great time fishing the gulf coast waters, and viewing lots of wildlife. Thanks Will Boutin Photos.
The white ibis about two feet tall and has a wingspan of about three feet. It is entirely white except
for its black-edged wings. Its blacked tipped wings may not be noticeable when the ibis is at rest, but are easily
seen when it is in flight. It has a long, down-curved reddish-orange bill and a reddish-orange face. It legs are long
and gray, except for during breeding season when they turn reddish-orange. Young white ibis are brown on their
upper sides and white on their undersides and they have brown bills and legs. The white ibis wades in the water
sweepings its heads form side-to-side in search of food. It uses its long, curved bill to probe in the mud for crabs
and crayfish. It swallows its prey whole. It also forages for food on land and it may also eat insects, frogs, snails,
marine worms, snakes and small fish. Flocks of white ibis will move to different locations in search of food.
Other wading birds often follow behind the white ibis and catch prey that has been disturbed by the probing ibis!
Thanks for looking.
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March 18th, 2013