White ibis
Images copyright by Mark A. Chappell



The white ibis is extremely common in Florida and other parts of the southeastern US, often feeding on suburban lawns as well as in swamps and marshes.   I took these pictures at Little Estero Lagoon south of Fort Meyers, Florida, at Fort DeSoto Park (the bird with the pipefish), and in Everglades National Park.

  • digital captures, Canon 1D Mk. II, 500 mm IS lens and 2x converter (2006, 2008)