White-faced Ibis Foraging in Flooded Wetland Grassland

White-faced Ibis Foraging in Flooded Wetland Grassland

Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at 10:06:21 PM · 2026/Yolo Bypass Wetlands

A solitary dark-plumaged wading bird, likely a White-faced Ibis, forages in a flooded wetland habitat characterized by shallow water and patchy grass coverage. The bird is captured mid-hunt, its long curved bill probing the muddy substrate. The wetland stretches into the distance with areas of standing water interspersed with grass tufts, creating a typical seasonal flooding pattern. The image was captured with a telephoto lens during what appears to be overcast conditions, giving the scene soft, even lighting.

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