Glossy Ibis (Larimer)

[Nicholas Komar]

An adult Glossy Ibis is with a small flock of young Plegadis-species Ibis at Timnath Reservoir’s east bay, viewed from County Line Road. The blue facial lines of the Glossy are readily visible through telescope in bright morning light when the flock is close to the road. The flock moves around the bay but has spent some time this morning at the inlet canal by the road. Also present this morning was Pectoral Sandpiper, and 5 Stilt Sandpipers, all flagged as rare on eBird. I will add photos to eBird checklist

Nick Komar
Fort Collins CO

[Nicholas Komar]

Examination of my photos shows a reddish eye (should be black for Glossy) and a couple other anomalous features that suggest that the apparent Glossy Ibis is not pure. Hybrids with White-faced are rare, but about as likely as pure Glossy here in Colorado. Photo below. 

There were 9 ibises present and it is possible that I photographed the wrong one. If anyone gets photos of a pure Glossy at Timnath, please share. 

Nick Komar

Fort Collins CO