Glossy Ibis

In addition to the Great Egrets and White Ibis, I also spotted Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) at the Ocean City Welcome & Information Center, although these were fewer in number. Glossy Ibis are similar in size to White Ibis, with a length of about 55 to 65 centimetres and a wingspan of around 90 to 105 centimetres. They feed on insects, crustaceans, and small fish, foraging in shallow waters.

Glossy Ibis have a striking appearance with their dark, glossy feathers that shine with hints [...]

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White Ibis

The Ocean City Welcome & Information Center is located on a salt marsh island surrounded by trees and shrubs along the Route 52 Causeway, just off the Garden State Parkway at Exit 30 southbound, on the Stainton Memorial Causeway (better known as the Ninth Street Bridge). The parking area offers elevated views of an astonishing assortment of beautiful birds so near that one does not need binoculars to find them. The Welcome Center offers free pamphlets that will help novices identify what [...]

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