White-faced Ibis near Kiptopeke!

Here is a picture that was take by Steve Thornhill on the 12th November at the boat ramp pond (on Ramp Lane) on the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge. A very rare visitor to Virginia, this White-faced Ibis is easily confused with the much more expected Glossy Ibis mostly this time of year. But with close examination, you will notice that this bird has the nice red eye, pink skin around the eye, and no pale blue line from above the eye to the top of the bill and the leg color shows a reddish color. This bird was one of the excellent finds over the weekend by the many birders that come here for a "rarities round". Other good birds seen in the area include, Western Kingbird, Cave Swallow, Black-and-white Warbler, Dickcissel, Baltimore Oriole, Blue Grosbeak, and a Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Nice finds over the last few days include Golden Eagle, Northern Goshawk, and Sora.