- A wayward glossy ibis touched down in Woodstock, Vermont this week, much to the delight of local birders. A flooded hay field provided enough insects and worms for this rare visitor to linger several days, constantly probing the earth with its long, decurved bill. During the 20th century, the glossy ibis has gone from a rare and local Florida species to a locally common coastal breeder as far north as Maine. Rarely, however, does land-locked Vermont get to see this magnificent, metallic bronze wading bird.
April 26, 2011 | Categories: April, Birds | Leave a comment
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