Monday, May 30, 2011

MY WORLD, World Bird Wednesday - Sacred Ibis


What you can find in a major metropolis . . . Australian White
or Sacred Ibis, Treskiornis molucca, perfectly adapted to the
urban environment thrive as scavengers from rubbish bins with
their long beaks ideal for sorting through the leftovers and
aerating the lawns of sports-fields as a sideline.


Nice to watch them landing as you wait for the game to begin.


Beautiful angel-wings but a bit of a vulture face . . .


OK, all eyes on the game as our granddaughter hustles the ball!



Shot in Sydney, Australia and of course they all enlarge.

Thanks to MY WORLD and World Bird Wednesday for making
these memes possible.

45 comments:

  1. Hot diggity! Quite frankly I'd be scared to see a bird like that flying in my direction. That beak almost looks like a bayonet! Hope you are well my beloved friend. Tsup!!

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  2. Incredible shots! Our biggest bird is the heron . Lots of fun!

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  3. Beautiful captures, Arija. My mouth hangs open at your photographic skills. Is that a black and white (coloured) ibis? Here we call them Sacred Ibis. Wondered if you have the same one there in Oz. Love your granddaughter's game too. Have a great day. Jo

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  4. I love the thought of a vulture-faced angel! Lovely post.

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  5. oh that is neat! nature adapts as it must to our intrusions...

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  6. Wonderful captures as always, Arija! That is a huge bird, don't think I'd want to clash with him!! I do hope all is going well, my friend, and that you've had a great weekend. I love the picture of your granddaughter!

    Sylvia

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  7. Birding and soccer make a fine combination.

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  8. The ibis are beautiful birds and you captured their grace so well. Also love the shot of your granddaughter!

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  9. Amazing shots of the bird. Very nice closeups.

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  10. Beautiful bird though. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  11. The bird’s wings look as soft and angelic, as the beak hook is functional. Also like the photo of your granddaughter who seems to be a very capable young girl. :)

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  12. Love those ibis, I spend a lot of time watching birds and these look like they could be quite entertaining.
    It sounds like you have experience with pottery. There were some very interesting pieces at the competition and I'll try to get them up next "My World".

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  13. Some great shots! That's a bird beautiful bird.

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  14. That's one incredible bird. That beak looks perfect for scavenging. I'm glad your granddaughter had a good game.

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  15. You have a very skilled soccer player in the family!

    So THAT's what that bird is! The one time I made it to Sydney, I saw those birds in a park. Their black heads and long beaks were poking up above some tall grasses, and quite frankly, they scared me! They are quite lovely in flight, though.

    xoxo

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  16. Good shots. They're quite destructive in many parks now.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  17. What a super opportunity Arija. beautiful bird, and excellant pictures! Excellant pictures of your granddaughter too. Looks like fun.
    B.

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  18. The Ibis' wings look like tissue paper. Wonderful action shots, Arija! I hope your granddaughter's team won.

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  19. Wonderful photos, love the dance, so much motion in the shots.

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  20. Hi there - I think Ibis here would be much the same as pigeons else where - always willing to steal your food!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Australia

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  21. These reveal very graceful and beautiful birds. Nice shots.

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  22. Amazing shots. It is a great source of wonder to me when a creature adapts its specialized features to a changing environment. Most times they seem to prefer the easy pickins to foraging. After all, the most reliable place to see bears is at the dump not the berry patch!
    Great post Arija!

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  23. Wow, what a magnificent looking bird.
    Great captures of him coming in to land.

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  24. Amazing bird. Always nice to see you at WM, my friend! x

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  25. A lovely post backed up by your lovely images.
    Many thanks for sharing.

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  26. Absolutely fantastic captures! We have the Glossy Ibis and the White-faced Ibis.

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  27. What a wonderful bird and your shots is lovely. Never seen this bird before.
    Happy week to you!

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  28. Those birds get so common that most of the time I don't even see them! Great in-flight photos.

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  29. Terrific sequence of photos!
    Greetings:)

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  30. Arija, I can't even imagine having sacred storks landing on the sports field where my grandchildren are playing! How wonderful! I hope you are well! Sorry I haven't been around much! Just want you to know I am thinking about you! Sending you love and hugs from the USA!

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  31. I never thought about the long beaks being good for trash can diving. I love them, but I bet they can make a mess around any trash bin.

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  32. lovely shots! Great catch of the landing.

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  33. Supurb shots of the ibis, but nothing quite so special as being able to watch your granddaughter play.

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  34. Beautifully athletic granddaughter, Arija and gorgeous shot of the Ibis!

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  35. Great Bonus and Some wonderful photos!! Birds are so adaptable.

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  36. Wow these photos are fabulous!

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  37. Hi there - Brisbane hotels rooms? Work for the Queensland government - kick off at 8ish call it a day at about 5.30 - this means no daylight!

    So pretty much best part of 3 days inside! Not that much fun!

    Stewart M

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  38. Hi - thanks for the comment! I think the old metabolism would cope with the wine, but not much else!

    As I was reading your comment, flock of corellas flew over, even though its dark! This is the first year I've ever know that sort of thing to happen.

    Stewart M

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  39. I did see this bird when I visited Camargue last year. But only flying. It is beautiful.

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  40. maybe I should have given ypu the link. :)

    http://nfbird.blogspot.com/2011/05/warblers-for-wbw.html

    and

    http://nfcrbird.blogspot.com/2011/05/passerinis-tanager-ramphocelus_31.html

    if you wish. :)

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  41. Great in-flight shots of the Sacred Ibis Arija!

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  42. These are perfect shots. Very impressed.

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