This photo, taken on the Conservancy’s Betts tract, shows active use by the White-faced ibis. The darker of the two species seen in the photo here is the White-faced ibis, and it is one of the NBHCP’s “Covered Species.” Over the years, we have noticed that their use of the Conservancy’s preserves is highest when rice fields in the region have been de-watered in preparation for harvest. In keeping with the Conservancy’s mission of providing a sanctuary for displaced populations of Covered Species, this regime fits in nicely with the species’ needs and the Conservancy’s mission.
Rodent exterminator, no charge
Photo taken by Conservancy staff on a Conservancy preserve, 2024. It’s often difficult to view, but part of the Conservancy’s job is to see that wildlife has access to sustenance on the preserves. Here, a Snowy egret (Egretta thula) manages to nab a quick lunch on a Conservancy owned and …