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Glossy Ibisby *Ryser915

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An odd and skittish wading bird of the east coast, the Glossy Ibis forages for aquatic prey in muddy creeks and marshes. This species is extremely difficult to properly photograph, as unless you catch one in nearly perfect light, they appear completely black, with little to none of their iridescent or 'glossy' feathers showing their true colors. I photographed this bird at a restricted-access Mass Audubon nesting colony, on a tiny island a mile offshore. I was fortunate enough to be doing a census on the island, counting the nests of several species of wading birds.

Kettle Island
Manchester, Massachusetts

May 19, 2012
©2012-2013 *Ryser915
Category: Photography / Animals, Plants & Nature / Birds

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Canon
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EOS 7D
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400
Date Taken
May 19, 2012
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Adobe Photoshop CS5 Windows
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*swashbuckler Dec 6, 2012
Another super in flight shot!!! Cool species, too.
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~AzureGryphon Oct 6, 2012  Student Traditional Artist
Great colors and lovely detail!
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~libra-dreamer Aug 25, 2012
Nice shot !
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~88-Law Aug 13, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Nice shot :)
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*Daveinwilton Aug 13, 2012  Professional Photographer
Very nice capture!
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Mood: Love ~Joker-laugh Aug 13, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
Brilliant pic.
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~Wingnut55 Aug 13, 2012
well caught, especially the colours.
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*inObrAS Aug 13, 2012
Wonderful shot! :clap:
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~glassreflections Aug 13, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
What an awesome catch! Wonderful job catching the iridescent feathers in the light!
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~SlateGray Aug 13, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
I love these birds! Gorgeous iridescence. :)
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