Photo Study Of A Juvenile Ibises At Green Lane, August 2nd - August 5th, 2010

Kevin Crilley found and reported a Juvenile Ibis sp. at Green Lane Park (Church Road) on July 26th, 2010. The bird was joined two days ago by another juvenile Ibis.

Both Ibises Feed August 4th, 2010

2nd Ibis On August 5th, 2010
 
2nd Ibis On August 5th, 2010 

It is virtually impossible to distinguish between the Glossy and White-faced Ibis with birds this immature. The odds are, however, based on the Ibises we see in this area, that these two are Glossy Ibises. However, to be absolutely safe,  I think they should be identified “ Ibis sp.” in this Study. Also, please note the white markings on their necks.  In any event, both birds are very pretty and apparently the first Ibises to be reported in Montgomery County since 2002.

1st Ibis On August 2nd, 2010

 1st Ibis On August 2nd, 2010

 1st Ibis On August 2nd, 2010

 Revised August 5th, 2010

Howard B. Eskin 2010       Please email your comments to hbeskin@voicenet.com        Please click here to go back to Bird Webpage Index