I’m sure most folks know the White Ibis. It seems that they are everywhere. Adults are all white except for the barely visible black wing tips. They have long, red-orange, decurved beaks. Juveniles are brown above and white below. They forage in groups, fly in flocks, and nest in colonies. They probe for insects and crustaceans in shallow wetlands or grassy areas, like yards and golf courses. They are non-migratory, so we see them year-round.
Happy birding!
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
“Africa Birding Safari” Wednesday, September 3, at 2:15 p.m. Rick and Debbie Read will show images and videos and tell stories of this amazing 11-day tour. South Port Square, in the Town Hall building, 23053 Westchester Blvd., Port Charlotte.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
• Every Saturday, at 8:30 a.m., Nature Walk at Audubon Pennington Park, 1153 Alton Rd., Port Charlotte.
• June through September, No scheduled walks or programs, other than Pennington Park, which will occur most Saturdays.
You do not have to be a member of PRAS to join us. Participation is free, and registration is not required. Visit the website at http://www.peaceriveraudubonsociety.org for all the details, or give me a call: Rick Read, BSM resident at 574-870-2695 for information or car-pooling.
