Haiku 179
Exotic Ibis
Images in black and white
Nature’s monochrome
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These are African Scared Ibis, spotted recently at a local vineyard.
Apparently they are called Sacred because of their role in the religion of the Ancient Egyptians, where they were linked to the god Thoth.
Apart from the dramatic black and white colouring and being a little larger, the Sacred Ibis are very similar to the Hadeda Ibis that are frequently to be found eating insects on my own lawn.
This African Sacred Ibis on the grass at the vineyard looks like a youngster, as his plumage is not yet fully black.
There’s a saying, “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.”
I wonder if “A bird on the lawn is worth two on the fence?”
How interesting, a Sacred Ibis. Very pretty. Liked your photos.
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It is so lucky to catch the pair together! Nice share!
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Yes, we were lucky to spot them just sitting there as we drove past! π
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Wonderful poem and photos and a lovely place to enjoy their company and wine!π·π
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Great pics, you are lucky to have such exotic birds around you.
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I don’t see these birds often, but they do stand out. π
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What elegant and beautiful birds!! They look so majestic, sitting so proudly on the fence. I like your twist on that quote! Very clever.
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Actually I think I prefer the plainer looking Hadeda Ibis that wanders round my garden – he looks less like a vulture! π
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Like your saying. They look HUGE!
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Yes, they are quite large. π
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