Glossy Ibis. 34, plus egrets. Biddeford Pool, Marsh near Fortunes Rock.

[BARBARA P HERRGESELL]

Yesterday (4/29) my friend and I went to look for the Summer Tanager at Biddeford Pool. Apparently it had flown. VERY windy. We continued along the ocean road, just enjoying being out, a rare treat. We went by the marsh around the corner from Fortunes Rock, there spying egrets! Upon looking closer there were at least 34 Glossy Ibis, as well as active Great and Snowy egrets. We watched them feeding to close to the the road, flying and settling back down. What a treat. It was cloudy so my photos don’t show the colors. The memory will not fade.
I just read that about a year ago, two years ago and more, someone saw a large flock of them, perhaps every year about this time, or later in May. More than 34. Probably everyone looking for the tanager and warbler has seen them and passed on. Hohum. Well, it was serendipity for us!
Barbara
Sanford

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