White Ibis Records
Note: All records listed here have been accepted by PORC and published in their Annual Report unless otherwise noted.
All records are listed in reverse chronological order.
White Ibis --- Conejohela Flats, Lancaster County; July 15, 2008. Photos by Devin Bosler.
This bird was found by Bob Schutsky on July 10th. Note the long, downcurved bill, the light brown neck, and the dark brown upperparts.
White Ibis --- Wade Island near Harrisburg, Dauphin County; August 8, 2007. Photos by Don Detwiler.
Note the long, downcurved bill, which is turning orange (especially near its base), the light brown neck, and the dark brown upperparts.
This excellent flight shot shows the white rump in addition to the long, downcurved, dull orange bill, the light brown neck, and the dark brown upperparts.
White Ibis --- near Mount Bethel, Northampton County; August 7, 2007. Photos by Dave DeReamus.
This bird was discovered by Barry and Doris Transue at a pond on their property. Note the long, downcurved bill, which is changing from dull pink to orange (especially near its base), the light brown neck, and the dark brown upperparts. The white showing on the right side of the bird is just a misaligned feather.
This bird represents only the 2nd record for Northampton County.
Note the white belly and white rump in addition to the long, downcurved, dull orange bill, the light brown neck, and the dark brown upperparts.
Note the white belly and white on the shoulder of the wing. The light blue iris is barely visible in this photo.
