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.

• Canon 1D Mk. II or 1D3, 500 mm IS lens and 2x converter or 800 mm lens, some with 1.4X converter (2006, 2008)