The White Ibis
The White Ibis When we left the state of Mississippi, I found a small campground in southern Louisiana that was our next stop. On this trip we are doing this year, we try not to travel more than 3 hours on travel day. That way we don’t get so tired when we get to the next spot.
We have been meeting so many nice people this year, everyone is very friendly at the campgrounds, it is such a joy to visit with folks. Plus getting to know some of the campers that live in the areas we are visiting has been so helpful with finding the hot spots for birding and they also share where the good restaurants are and sightseeing locations.
That is what happened here in Louisiana, I was looking on google maps around the area we are camping in and found a National Wildlife Refuge, I am always looking for these. So off we went traveling on a road I found that goes to this park. Well, there was not one bird there and this is back in January, so I thought maybe we were to early to see birds in migration here.
Two days later we got to visiting with some other folks that just pulled into the campground and they were from the area. So, we told them about our lack of birds found at their wildlife refuge. They proceeded to tell us that we were at the wrong side of it. He gave us directions to a road that was very hard to see on the map and we headed out there the next day.
What a surprise for us, this is where I got to see the Ibis for the first time and lots of them. Not only this strange looking bird, but as we entered the Wildlife Refuge, my heart skipped a beat I think, there are so many birds here, many that I have never heard of and the best part is the flock of snow geese we came upon out in a field. I will be showing those photos soon.
As we continue this journey around America, I am so thankful for the people that we are meeting. The kindness from others is a wonderful thing to experience and it gives hope that this world is still a beautiful place.
So much has happened over the last couple of years for everyone. But for me the one constant in my life and in my heart is the faith that I have in our Father and His children.
Sometimes we need to just turn off the news, Go Outside and Breathe, you were not meant to carry the burdens of the whole world.
Have a Wonderful Weekend
The White Ibis
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38 Replies to “The White Ibis”
Gorgeous images. 😊👏
Thank you very much 😊
How graceful! Thank you!
You are very welcome 😊
Fantastic photos of the flock! Absolutely loved them
Thank you 😊
Hi Sandra. Loved the white ibis photo. We are RVers as well. Our rule is travel less than 200 miles per day. Stop every two hours. Stay at least two days. We call it the 2.2.2. Rule. Oh and we are generally at the next campground by 2pm. Maybe it is the 2.2.2.2. Rule😜
Yes I like that. Makes it much better doesn’t it not driving so far in a day. We usually get to the next one by 11 am, and that has been working pretty good so far. Seems like others like leaving early as well, so the spot is usually empty when we get there. That is always nice. Happy traveling. 😊
That sounds like an adventurous and amazing experience!! You got some beautiful shots!
Thank you very much Kara. 😊
Wow! Gorgeous! What a thrill for you to see the White Ibis in person!
Yes, it is my first time seeing them and there was so many. Such an interesting looking bird. Thank you Janet.
White Ibis are such a fun bird, Sandra, so glad you got to experience them.
Woo hoo to the folks that share local info which can really make traveling something extra special.
Thanks Ellen, they are such a cool looking bird and there were so many of them. In flight they are as pretty as the white pelicans with the black tip wings.
Nice add to the bird list – you even got some juveniles in that last flock shot.
Yes, there were so many of them in this bunch and I could not get to close to see what all was in the flock. They were hanging out in the flooded farm fields in Louisiana.
They are beautiful and so streamlined in those pictures with the feet tucked in and that long beak leading the way – what a beautiful and unique-looking bird.
Excellent words Sandra- “Sometimes we need to just turn off the news, Go Outside and Breathe, you were not meant to carry the burdens of the whole world.”
Thank you Beth, yes I find one has to step away from the news, it is good to be informed but to much of that is not good for our spirits.
White ibis is a beautiful and elegant bird.
Have you a wonderful weekend
You to and thank you. 😊
Your bird pictures always make me smile! Happy day to you!🙂
Thank you very much Susan, happy day to you also. 😊
Splendid ! Thanks Sandra. Have a great weekend.
You also Francine, thank you 😊
Beautiful Ibis photos Sandra, a bit different to our Aussie White Ibis. Wonderful to have had such rewarding travels and meeting lovely people, such a blessing from our Father.
A true blessing, so many wonderful things to see as well. It has been an amazing trip so far.
I like the picture of the Ibis in flight.
Thank you Sandy, there were a lot of them here. 😊
Think I have the black ibis at Donana wetland Spain on my feature photo today! The white ones are egrets here. Such ancient birds too and our connection to dinosaur times perhaps.
How wonderful, there were some dark ones that I had not looked up yet. Went the light shined on them they had a touch of green also..
Yes, an iridescence, gleaming away.
Fantastic flight photo. Incredible sight and your lens catches with such clarity.
Thank you very much, I appreciate that. 😊
Your pictures of this flock of ibises are realy great Sandra. I can imagine that your heart rate went up when they flew over.