Empty Nest: I is for Ibis

Monday, April 11, 2011

I is for Ibis

I took these pictures in November at the front pond where Tucker and I walk every day. We haven't seen them back in there since then so I'm glad I took my camera that day!

This is the 9th day of the A-Z Blog Challenge for the month of April. I decided to try this challenge in the hopes of keeping some momentum going; getting my brain to stay warmed-up; and trytrytry to improve my writing--well, really, to find my voice. Just click the badge on my sidebar to join in the challenge!

26 comments:

DesireeApril 11, 2011 at 7:53 AM
Super pictures. Bet Tucker thought they looked interesting!
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AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 8:04 AM
Great pictures...you should send them into the World Wildlife website. They are having a photo contest *I think it started this month*
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Empty NesterApril 11, 2011 at 8:18 AM
Desiree- Thank you! Yes he did, which is another reason he was on his leash. LOL

Jeff-Thanks, I'll have to check it out!
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KathyApril 11, 2011 at 8:32 AM
Happy Monday! Great photos!
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Donna @ The House on the CornerApril 11, 2011 at 8:54 AM
I'm so proud of you (and impressed!!!) that you've stayed caught up! I'm two behind - rapidly heading towards 3. I've got to get busy!

Your photos are amazing!
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Cranberry MorningApril 11, 2011 at 8:59 AM
What beautiful creatures! I love your sequence of photos. :-)
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Empty NesterApril 11, 2011 at 9:56 AM
Kathy- Thank you!

Donna- It's getting harder instead of easier, isn't it?

Judy- Thank you! They are so funny to watch...the picture of the three walking reminds me of the Three Stooges! LOL
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Denise GApril 11, 2011 at 10:03 AM
Wishing you an awesome week! Awesome pictures as always! Boy you are good!
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Bossy BettyApril 11, 2011 at 10:29 AM
Great pictures! They are magnificent creatures, aren't they?
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ToteApril 11, 2011 at 10:36 AM
Your pictures are beautiful! What type of camera are you using?

Susan
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Empty NesterApril 11, 2011 at 10:52 AM
Denise- Thank you so much! You are so sweet!

Betty- Thank you! Yes they are- and they can be quite humorous as well!

Susan- Thank you! I have a Canon Rebel XT EOS and I LOVE it! Hubs got if for me when my last camera crapped out.
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Stephanie VApril 11, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Oh, look how many there are! I would feel fortunate to have seen one and you've brought me a flock. Thank you...these are gorgeous photos.
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Jessica BApril 11, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Great shots!
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How I See ItApril 11, 2011 at 1:34 PM
Just stopped by having visited Jane at Rattlebox. Awesome pictures! Come on over to my side of the fence; I would love the company.
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Empty NesterApril 11, 2011 at 2:33 PM
Stephanie- You are so welcome! And Thank you!!!

Jessica- Thank you!

Karen-Thanks! I'll head your way!
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Annie (Lady M) xApril 11, 2011 at 4:34 PM
Wow! what fantastic pictures. You are bloody good at photography you know. I agree that they should be submitted for a competition.
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ShawnApril 11, 2011 at 4:59 PM
Your pictures are amazing and I agree wit Jeff, enter the contest. The pictures on your bird blog have given me the itch for a better camera and I have been hinting for a new one!
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SebabApril 11, 2011 at 7:31 PM
Beautiful pictures!
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Empty NesterApril 11, 2011 at 9:03 PM
Annie- Thank you so much! It's all the camera though--all I do is push the button!

Shawn- Thank you! I love my camera-and Hubs for buying it for me.

Sailor- Thank you!
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UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 9:31 PM
These photos are gorgeous!! I love your blog and will keep coming back!
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Empty NesterApril 11, 2011 at 9:43 PM
Jules- Thank you! I totally enjoy your blog too! You are too funny!
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JaneApril 11, 2011 at 11:54 PM
A couple of years ago I took a cruise along the Nile and wondered whether I'd be lucky enough to see Egypt's 'sacred' ibis. Then one day while disembarking from a felucca onto a walkway over a reed fringed river edge suddenly, poking about in the mud at the root of the reeds, was an ibis. What a thrill!
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Empty NesterApril 12, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Jane-I haven't seen them since November, but I'm glad I had my camera that day. We stayed and watched them for a long time- they can be quite funny!
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eileeninmdApril 12, 2011 at 7:26 PM
Awesome shots of the White Ibis.
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Empty NesterApril 13, 2011 at 8:25 PM
eileen- Thank you!
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LindyLouMacApril 15, 2011 at 12:25 PM
What wonderful birds these are.
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Welcome!

Being a transplant to the low-country of SC for 31 years is still not long enough to be called a ‘benyeh.’ If I stay until I’m dead I’ll probably go a ‘comeyeh’ since I am, originally, ‘from off’ (which is the upstate but, rules you know). By day I take care of my sweet little granddaughter, Baby M and do all those things I did when I was a SAHM raising four daughters which has translated to, ‘by day, I am exhausted.’ By night I blog, blog, blog, and blog some more or I sleep, depending on my level of exhaustion (do they still make Geritol?). I have a very unhealthy addiction to sweets (nearly any kind will do) and all comfort foods not covered under the ‘sweets’ category. I’m known for speaking my mind so, if you don’t want to know, don’t ask me. I love to find the humor in my empty nest life. I live life hard and smack into that brick wall almost daily because I’ve always had to learn the hard way. Why change now? I’m so glad you’ve come to laugh with me as I do this middle age, empty nest thing like a BOSS!