Tracking the Glossy Ibis

[rolf]

Well eventually got to see the Glossy Ibis at Freeman's Marsh, Hungerford, didn't find it until it was nearly dark, but managed a couple of poor quality photos.

Would have managed probably more photos, had two nitwits with boisterous dogs not decided to make their way over to me and ask what I was trying to photograph, at which point the Ibis took flight. People are amazing, with a laugh one of them said, oh, we appeared to have scared it off.

Anyway, I will return in better light conditions and hopefully knucklehead free conditions.

[Catherine]

You did very well, Rolf!

I'd have called these 'great shots' if they were mine!

[rolf]

Thanks Catherine, but still would like to get some shots which do the bird justice.

[Billy]

ohhh im debating going off hunting the ibis and the egret too... tis a nice day but im worried bout too much sun...

[rolf]

Well I'm heading off to Hungerford a little later, want to get a better shot. Below are links to the three West Berks rarities.

Glossy Ibis

Great White Egret

Dipper Site