Australian Birds: Straw-necked Ibis (Threskiornus spinicollis)

One misty morning, when I was out photographing a bridge for a troll book, I saw this fellow, foraging beneath the pines. This is a straw-necked ibis, and my guess is that he was looking for insects and other tasty tidbits. A wary bird, he didn't let me get too close.

First sighting.

I start to get closer; the bird makes a casual turn and starts making its casual way towards the water culvert.

Still feeding, but much closer to the culvert.

And closer still.

But still looking for food.