When Ibis Attack!

[Whyone?]

White Ibis are very common in SW Florida. They are also extremely social, gregarious birds, often seen in groups of 20+ gently going about their business.

I was therefore especially surprised early one morning to hear an almighty kerfuffle and to see these two birds going at it hammer and tongs.

I had no time to think about light or camera settings, so technically I realise these are far from great, but I though they may be of interest here:

1.

2R4C4989 by Whyone, on Flickr

2.

2R4C4977 by Whyone, on Flickr

3. This one makes me smile!

2R4C4988 by Whyone, on Flickr

4.

2R4C4975 by Whyone, on Flickr

And a calmer Ibis:

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2R4C5052 by Whyone, on Flickr

6.

2R4C5050 by Whyone, on Flickr

Any suggestions and tips on how to expose white birds properly would be most welcome.

[kittykat23uk]

Lovely images!

[SafariChick]

@@Whyone? Contrary to your statement that these are "far from great," I beg to differ - I think they are great!

[Whyone?]

Thanks for all the likes and to @@SafariChick and @@kittykat23uk for your kind comments.

[kittykat23uk]

The first one remains me of a Dee Smith painting, the way that light shines through the wings.