Glossy Ibis at Schoolhouse Pond.

I heard about an Ibis at Schoolhouse Pond yesterday, so Graeme and I took a chance and met there early this morning. We found them after about an hour, with the help of a fellow birder. It’s rare to find this bird so far from the coast in our area.

A few other birds cooperated, so it was quite a successful outing.

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Schoolhouse Pond.

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This Great Blue Heron greeted us.

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These Mallards were probably all born this year.

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This Red Winged Blackbird seemed to be observing us.

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We saw 2-3 Spotted Sandpipers.

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This Great Egret found a fishing spot and stayed there for several hours.

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Osprey 2016-81

We saw three Ospreys fishing.

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Two Glossy Ibis were foraging in the pond.

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Turtle 65

These Turtles were enjoying the sunshine.