I've posted a photo and short video clip of the White Faced Ibis.
Today was a day for several firsts. In addition to seeing the Ibis (which has
been reported around here by others) I found two Prairie Warblers this morning
and the Black Neck Stilts have come back to their breeding territories along
the causeway from the mainland. I spotted 5 today (the firsts of the season).
Black skimmers have returned and Yellow Throated Warblers seem more common this
year than any I can remember. Both sub-species of willets --the Atlantic and
Western --are around in good numbers. They make an interesting contrast --
some overlap in habitat, but different behavior with the Atlantic becoming very
territorial as they stake out their spots.
Here is a link to the photos/Videos:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/73831614@N00/albums/72157682398173365
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Subject: [Va-bird] White faced ibis Chincoteague nwr
Seen now on north side of the wildlife loop - looking north toward D Dike.
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