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I and the Bird: What is an Ibis?

10,000 Birds

It turns out bis were raised specifically to be included in burial ceremonies as we know from the preponderance of ibis filled mummies at archeological sites in the area, and according to Mediterranean legend, the Southern Bald Ibis was the first bird released by Noah after the biblical flood. Glossy Ibis , photo by Valerie Gebert.

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Shades of the Sunshine State

10,000 Birds

I am really excited to say I’ll be heading down to Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival in Titusville, Florida, next month as a correspondent for 10,000 Birds. I raised my binoculars, confirmed the ID, and the bird bolted. Corey let the cat out of the bag a couple days ago. It won’t be my first trip to Florida.

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