Ibis At the Pond

 They walk and wade along the edges of lakes, ponds and marshes, a common sight in South Florida. Nearby is a busy highway, but the the tall grasses and pines that edge this little dip in the landscape hush all of those sounds. A breeze ripples the water and breaks up the reflection of the blue, blue sky. The ibis take no heed, poking and searching with their bright beaks, looking for their next meal.