Photo Study Of An Osprey And Other Birds At E.B. Forsythe NWR (Brigantine), April 3rd, 2011

                      Brigantine was loaded with birds yesterday and, of course, the bright sunshine didn't hurt the picture taking.

Osprey Coming Right At You!

Anybody For Sushi?

Red-tailed Hawk

Glossy Ibis

     The Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is a wading bird in the ibis family Threskiornithidae. It is the most widespread ibis species, breeding in scattered sites in warm
     regions of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and the Atlantic and Caribbean regions of the Americas. It is thought to have originated in the Old World and spread naturally
     from Africa to northern South America in the 19th century. This species is migratory; most European birds winter in Africa, and in North America birds from north of the
     Carolinas winter farther south. Birds from other populations may disperse widely outside the breeding season. The Glossy Ibis nests colonially in trees, often with herons.
     It is also gregarious when feeding in marshy wetlands; it preys on fish, frogs and other water creatures, as well as occasionally on insects. The species is 22–26 inches long
     with a 35–41 inch wingspan. Breeding adults have reddish-brown bodies and shiny bottle-green wings. Non-breeders and juveniles have duller bodies. The Glossy Ibis
     has a pinkish-gray bill, dark facial skin bordered above and below in blue-gray (non-breeding) to cobalt blue (breeding), and red-brown legs. Unlike herons, ibises fly with
     necks outstretched, their flight being graceful and often in V-formation. (Wikipedia; Cornell BNA; Sibley Guide To Birds)

     
Green-winged Teal Trio

                                                                                  "Hey, how do you like my new post?"                                              "Not so fast Buster, this particular post just happens to be mine!"                       

Wilson's Snipe Hiding Like A Wilson's Snipe Should!
 

   Species Seen At Brig:

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