Friday, January 30, 2015

A Great Egret at an Ibis Convention


As dusk approaches, ibises gather to tell tall tales and gossip.
A great egret hired to provide the security eavesdrops.

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29 comments:

  1. DianneJanuary 30, 2015 at 6:02 AM

    A symphony in white with guest soprano Monsieur Egret.
    Strike up the band!

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  2. MersadJanuary 30, 2015 at 6:10 AM

    A lovely crowd.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  3. Luis GomezJanuary 30, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    Gorgeous shot. Beautiful!

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  4. EG CameraGirlJanuary 30, 2015 at 7:07 AM

    I think I can hear them all the way up here and I'm shocked to hear the tales they are telling!

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  5. Stefan JanssonJanuary 30, 2015 at 7:25 AM

    I wonder if their stories are true.

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  6. KateJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    Friendly gossip important extends beyond humans, too.

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  7. LowellJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    Nice reflections. I've often thought the ibises who've flown into Ocala from Naples were talking about you...they made sounds which sounded like "Remember that funny guy with the hats and that little black box? What was he all about?"

    Seriously, this is true!

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  8. AndyJanuary 30, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    Nice one Jack.

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  9. SharonJanuary 30, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    Security guard is a great job for a spy!

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  10. Sylvia KJanuary 30, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    Yep, I can hear them from here in Portland!! Nothing like gossiping critters -- feathered or otherwise!! Fun shot for the day, Jack!! Hope you have a terrific weekend!!

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  11. William KendallJanuary 30, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    Boy is that quite a crowd!

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  12. RedPatJanuary 30, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    A fabulous shot, Jack!

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  13. BirdmanJanuary 30, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    I go wild ducks. You push me a bit with these birds. Good show!

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  14. jennyfrecklesJanuary 30, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    Now, they look like snow birds.

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  15. cieldequimperJanuary 30, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    Lovely photograph. I wonder what it feels like to be the odd one out.

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  16. ValerieJanuary 30, 2015 at 7:15 PM

    A wonderful, fun post Jack.

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  17. Bob CroweJanuary 30, 2015 at 7:24 PM

    Took me a minute. I finally got it from the color of the bill.

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  18. MichelleJanuary 30, 2015 at 7:32 PM

    I think you explained this scene rather well. Excellent reflection.

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  19. Taken For GrantedJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:33 PM

    Yes, there is always one who stands out in the crowd. The Ibises were too polite to tell the Egret that he was embarrassing himself.

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:41 PM

    fabulous shot!!!

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  21. RandyJanuary 30, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    Marvelous shot Jack.

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  22. Oakland Daily PhotoJanuary 30, 2015 at 11:09 PM

    Good eyes. At first all I saw was white feathers.

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  23. KayJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:33 AM

    I'm imagining the egret is trying to fit in and hide his height.
    Love this shot!

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  24. Margaret Birding For PleasureJanuary 31, 2015 at 2:14 AM

    WOW! Very pretty. Wonderful reflection. Have a lovely weekend.

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  25. PerthDailyPhotoJanuary 31, 2015 at 7:59 AM

    Super fab capture Jack.. It's not easy keeping a low profile when you're that tall :)

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  26. VPJanuary 31, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    An interesting convention...

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  27. HalcyonJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    He fits in somehow!

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Beautiful . Where I live I would have to go somewhere in another town who has a Zoo or wild display.

    Now I can come here.

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  29. ab-ZamJuFebruary 1, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    Very nicely captured!

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