Through my kitchen window, I spotted this quartet of white Ibis balanced precariously in the trees alongside our lake. It was almost as though they were posing for a photo op.
According to Native American folklore, the white ibis is a symbol of both danger and optimism because it’s been noticed that they are the last to seek shelter before a hurricane and the first to emerge afterwards, so I’d better keep an eye on those Ibis.
Wishing you all a safe and peaceful weekend.
Stunning wildlife capture, Sylvia. Perfection …
Be safe … Izzy ๐
Thanks so much, Izzy. You too. ๐ค
They are beautiful, and the fact that you only had to look out your kitchen window is amazing.
Thanks, Cathy. ๐
Sometimes your pictures make me wonder if you aren’t really living in a different country. Very different than this end, anyway. Cool quartet.
Thanks so much, Dave. Glad you enjoyed seeing my neck of the woods. ๐
Love the symbolism.
Beautiful quartet and timeously captured too.
Thanks so much, Kavitha. ๐
Your house – and pics – are amazing. It’s like living on Lake Naivasha in Kenya…
Yes, I do love the nature here and the water view. I just wish it wasnโt so hot and humid. ๐
I can imagine. Heat and humidity don’t bother me. I spent most of my life in the “South”.
What an incredible Gift you were given, Sylvia! Just wow! Thank you so much for sharing this with me …. we do not have these birds here so this was most definitely a treat!! xo
So happy you enjoyed this shot, Amy Rose. Thank you. xx
Love your photo of the feathery friends and never knew the white iibis was connected to danger and optimism but made sense – enjoyed learning this
Thanks, Yvette. ๐
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How amazing for you to be able to look out of your kitchen window and see such beautiful birds – and so perfectly poised! Good luck with the weather, though, Sylvia!
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Thanks, Emma. Yes, the weather here is quite brutal with regards to the heat. Apparently it feels like 39C outside at the moment. Thank goodness for a/c. ๐
Such pretty birds and you got them to cooperate quite nicely in their grouping, Sylvia. ๐ I just love seeing these types of birds flocking in trees.
Thanks, Jane. I think they just wanted to appear on my Feathers On Friday post. ๐
Sylvia they look as though they positioned themselves for a photo shoot.
Well, of course they did. Theyโd heard about my blog. ๐
Clever birds!
You have such a beautiful view from your home, what with wildlife all over. Beautiful birds.
Thank you. Yes, weโre very fortunate here. It does keep me entertained. ๐
They are so beautiful and special birds, ฤฐbis… wonderful photograph dear Sylvia, I haven’t seen them on a tree… Standing amazing. Thank you, Love, nia
Thanks so much, Nia. This was a special occasion for me too. ๐
I believe they posed especially for you! Interesting folklore and it might be best to keep an eye out for them.
Thanks, Gunta. I havenโt seen them up in the trees here, only in the grass. Glad I got the photo op. ๐
beautiful quartet, Sylvia! wishing you a lovely weekend, too! ๐
Thanks so much, Lola. ๐
Those are beautiful ibis visitors! I hope they portend the calm after the storm.
Thanks, Lavinia. I hope so too. ๐๐ป
Oh no… I think they might be good sign to see. It might be that pandemic is about over (please, please).
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You never fail to amaze me with the goings on in your backyard
Thanks, Lisa. Long may it continue. ๐ xx
They are waiting for the high wire act.. ๐
I think you could be right,Lisa. ๐คฃ
An interesting bit of folklore about the Ibis. I don’t know too much about the Ibis, but whenever we have a bushfires, the first sign, is the lack of birds. They are so tuned into their environment…unlike us most of the time!
Thanks, Gerrie. Yes, I think man still has much to learn. We would do well to take lessons from nature and its amazing creatures.
Glorious, Sylvia! What a window to the world, literally.
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Thanks, Janet. I’m so grateful for the nature out there. ๐
You have a window that has magical qualities, Sylvia. I love folktales for there is a sense of truth that comes with the narrative. I would definitely keep my eyes on these beautiful winged creatures. Hugs!
Thanks, Rebecca. Iโll be watching the Ibis with interest through this hurricane season. I wonder where they go for shelter. ๐ค
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They are so wonderful Sylvia. Thanks for this
Thanks, Lisa. So glad you enjoyed seeing them.
They look like a painting! Beautiful. Have a great weekend!
Thanks, Ute. Yes, they do look like a painting.
Oh, great image!
Thanks, Sue.
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Such a fine quartet
Thanks, Marylou.
It always surprises me that the branches don’t break when I see your photos of the ibis
Thanks, Jude. The Ibis aren’t the biggest birds which those spindly branches can support. The Gfeat Blue Heron, the Great Egret and the Pelicans are much bigger and heavier. ๐
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Just like in the crossword puzzle.
Of course they were posing, Sylvia. They’re bringing good tidings after all! ๐
I sure hope so, Tom. ๐
You already know I like this one – a good capture and fine composition
Thanks, Derrick. ๐
Oh, Sylvia what an amazing quartet and they’re so perfectly set with the perfect background! Wow!
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They do like hanging out together.
At least they don’t have to wear a mask.
It’s a great weekend for a smile!
Thanks so much, Eddie. Yes, it is. ๐
What a beautiful sight to see out your kitchen window, Sylvia! โค
Thanks, Donna. I was very excited to get a photo. ๐
That is an interesting folklore Sylvia!
I thought so too, Aletta.
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The folklore is very interesting, Sylvia. Great photo!
Thanks, Jill. ๐
They are really beautiful birds, but yes, keep an eye on them. ๐
I will. Thanks, Lynette. ๐