The White Ibis is so ubiquitous here in Florida that I often forget how limited their range is in North America! (See the All About Birds, White Ibis Range Map)
The lovely brownish youngster above hasn’t yet matured, but soon he’ll grow into his completely white plumage and eventually be as handsome as the breeding adult below.
Birder's Journey 
what a glorious transition🐣 well done!
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Their transformation is quite remarkable, isn’t it?
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Great portraits!
You’re right. It’s easy to take “our” common birds for granted. I’m looking at a squadron of eight Ibises as I type. They’re marching through the yard looking for breakfast grubs.
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Right, Wally!! Exactly the way we ordinarily experience most Ibises 😉
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In Florida’s warm and sunny clime, 🌞 The White Ibis spends its time. 🦩 A bird so common, seen each day, 🌴 Yet its range, not wide, All About Birds does say.
The brownish youngster, still so small, 🐥 Will soon mature, and then stand tall. 📈 With plumage white as purest snow, ❄️ Handsome and bright, a dazzling show.
As years go by, its feathers gleam, ✨ Transforming like a wondrous dream. 🦩 From brown to white, the change unfolds, 🌟 A sight of beauty, pure and bold.
So next time in the marshes, see, 👀 This lovely bird, a joy to be. 🌾 Remember though it’s common here, 🦩 Its beauty is both bright and clear. 💖
🌞🦩🌴🐥📈❄️🌟👀🌾💖
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Terrific ode to the humble but lovely white ibis, Yishai! Thank you!
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Hard to imagine this extraordinary bird is seen quite commonly where you live. Wonderful photos!
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Thank you so much, Belinda! Isn’t it interesting to see our world from the perspective of those who live elsewhere?!☺️
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Very much so!
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What a stunning capture! Amazing!
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So appreciated, Lorri! I hope you experienced a beautiful Shavuot!🌺
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A beautiful bird BJ, and certainly more attractive than our Aussie White Ibis. Lovely reflections captures also my friend 🙂
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Thank you for your kind words, AB! I looked up your ibis, and interestingly, it has the gray and white coloration of our Woodstorks, though it certainly has an ibis shape and size. ☺️
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Wonderful photos of this wonderful bird. I have only seen one in my life when it was way off course in Colorado.
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Amazing! I wonder how that one managed in such unfamiliar territory.
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Agreed, Sue!
The in between adult stage is not nearly so striking, but in breeding colors their beak and legs are a brilliant red.
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The mature one must be in/near breading season, as those legs are super red! Goes well with those pretty blue eyes.
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Yes, deep breeding colors! I love how red their legs and beak get at that time of year.
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Gosh that breeding adult is showy, though the juvenile is lovely in its more understated way.
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