I also saw the bird at very close range this morning when I was on my way to
Pelee and agree that it is a white-faced ibis, based on the same field marks
mentioned by Michael.
It was not there on my way back at 3pm
Cheers,
Russ
> To: [email protected]
> From: [email protected]
> Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:15:13 +0000
> Subject: [Ontbirds] Ibis at Harrow
>
> With reference to the above sighting. The Ibis generated discussion as to the
> ID however as a group we agreed on White-faced Ibis. Based on distinct pink
> facial skin with a faint white\ light outline around the facial skin. The leg
> joint had a pink aspect to it. A photo we have reviewed shows a reddish eye
> and a definite pink knee joint. The bird appears to match the drab adult on
> page 66 of Sibley
> Michael Tate
> Michael Tate
> 1-613-863-8455
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