Wading birds in the Mojave? It may not seem that it could be possible, but the desert is full of surprises.

These were seen at a Wildlife Management Area I was visiting in Nevada.

The White-faced Ibis is a long-legged wading bird with reddish eyes and a long, slender, downward-curved bill. Its plumage is chestnut colored with green and purple iridescence. These are the first wild ibis I’ve ever seen.

They are found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, ponds, rivers, irrigated agricultural lands, along shores, and in shallow water. These birds are wary and shy, making getting close to them difficult.

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