Glossy Ibis Records
Note: This species is NOT on the "Review List" but is shown here since it is notable.
All records are listed in reverse chronological order.

Green Pond, Northampton County; April 21, 2007. Photo by Ed Vatza.
Green Pond, Northampton County; July 31, 2006. Photo by Dustin Welch.
Green Pond, Northampton County; July 4, 2005. Photo by Dave DeReamus.

2007

Glossy Ibis --- Green Pond, Northampton County; April 21, 2007. Photo by Ed Vatza.
This bird, found by Dave DeReamus, was present from April 19th to the 23rd. Note this adult's long, downcurved bill, the chestnut head, neck, and back, and the glossy-green coloration in the wings. Only a hint of white can be seen at the base of the bill, nowhere near the amount of white found on an adult White-faced Ibis. A second adult bird was present from April 19th to the 22nd.



2006

Glossy Ibis --- Green Pond, Northampton County; July 31, 2006. Photo by Dustin Welch.
This juvenile bird was found by Mike Schall and was present with an immature Little Blue Heron, both very unusual for Northampton County. More photos of this bird can be found on Dustin Welch's 'Flickr' site.



2005

Glossy Ibis --- Green Pond, Northampton County; July 4, 2005. Photo by Dave DeReamus.
This juvenile bird was first seen on July 1st by Nancy Johnston and stayed through the 10th. Note the glossy back, chestnut neck, dark eye, grayish legs, and the obvious down-curved bill. It's an unusual find, and even more unusual that this one stayed for so long. They rarely stay for more than a day.