Another
day spent in the Reed Bed hide at Stodmarsh with the Glossy Ibis that arrived
from its roost at 7.21 this morning staying throughout my stay there until
2.10pm and even managed to get a little sunshine to help with the crap
photography. A Bittern flew past at one point but was too distant to capture
(see photo lol) and still a few Dragonflies buzzing about with Common Darters
and Migrant Hawkers seen on the wing and ovipositing.
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| Glossy Ibis alongside drake Mallard for size comparison |
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| With Teal, Shoveler and Mallard |
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| Although a juvenile, still showing some of the reason its called Glossy |
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| Wing stretch showing greens and purples |
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| Rear/side view |
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| In reflection |
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| Much better with sunlight |
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| Front on reflection |
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| Taking a swim but, keeping the wings dry |
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| Taking a swim but, keeping the wings dry |
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| Very brown in flight |
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| A prehistoric Pterodactyl like bird |
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| Nicely lit with the sun on its back |
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| A very distant Bittern |
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| A few remaining Common Darters |