Juvenile White Ibis
Chris spotted an unusual bird at Ding Darling. When we got closer, we noticed it had a bill like an ibis. Later, we found out that the juvenile white ibis has brown markings.
Labels: Florida, J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel Island, White Ibis
I saw a whole flock of these in my yard in Prairieville, Louisiana today. I have never seen these here before. I assume they are flying to get away from the cold weather!