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.