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Associated observations

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What

Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)

Observer

grahame

Date

March 30, 2013

Description

This shot I am happy with :)

I've seen the Glossy Ibis at Travis a few times in the last month.
It also comes down to the Bexley Wetlands.
The breeding plumage is growing out and giving a white spotty appearance to the neck / head area.
Here's the March 11 pic showing some of the head "red" feathers.

http://naturewatch.org.nz/observations/955039

Have added a second pic from the 6th March showing the earlier plumage, that pic is from Bexley not Travis.

Have a look in the water straight behind the information center straight behind the car park.
Look around the edges of the Grey Teal, a very skittish bird, like ol Glossy.
Same way to find it at Bexley look round the Grey Teal edges.

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