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White ibis.
Eudocimus albus.
August 23rd, 2006.
Residential; Sanford, Florida.
Nikon D70s.
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A white ibis looks back to check out the lumbering, bald hominid holding the magic box that reads "Nikon".

I find these birds to be quite curious, intriguing animals. They sometimes hold their ground a bit longer than many of the herons and egrets. At least in my experience, it seems that way. Legend has it that the ibis is the last of the birds to flee before a hurricane. I have no idea if that's just some folk story and/or whether or not it's grounded in fact, but it makes a nice bit to add to this bird's backstory.

~ janson

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