ML443084321

Age

Not specified

Sex

Not specified

Observation details

First seen in a very brief flight out in the marsh; it appeared as a dark bird with neck extended. An hour later, the bird flew to within 50-60 yards from the dike, allowing us much better views. This medium-sized wading bird was actively foraging near a Yellowlegs (see photo) which allowed a very nice size comparison. While foraging with its long, decurved, grayish bill in the mud, I saw him retrieve at least one fish and a frog. Chestnut red head, neck and upper back; dark green/bronze body; facial skin was dark, outlined with light coloration above and below eyes but not going around the eyes; dark gray legs. In my previous experience with Ibis, I knew to check eye color, looking to distinguish between red and brown. With the dark, spitting-rain conditions, I could only see that the eyes were dark. Photos attached/ heavily cropped.

Technical information

Model

NIKON D850

ISO

2500

Focal length

500 mm

Flash

Flash did not fire

f-stop

f/7.1

Shutter speed

1/640 sec

Dimensions

1351 pixels x 1068 pixels

Original file size

1.35 MB