Sunday, June 6, 2010

Memorial Day weekend at Malheur: Part 3

White-faced Ibis White-faced Ibis near Hines, Oregon on 29 May, 2010 by Greg Gillson.

 

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Flocks of White-faced Ibis are found in wet agricultural fields throughout the Malheur region. Flocks start right in the Hines/Burns area.

Looking all-dark at a distance, the maroon bodies and bronze and green wing feathers really show well in the sun.

White-faced Ibis White-faced Ibis near Hines, Oregon on 29 May, 2010 by Greg Gillson.