Graceful White-faced Ibis
We embarked on a journey to the expansive Kern National Wildlife Refuge, a 11,249-acre sanctuary nestled in California’s southern San Joaquin Valley, about 50 miles north of Bakersfield. This vital habitat is a crucial stopover for thousands of migratory birds along the Pacific Flyway. As we explored the refuge, we were fortunate to encounter a striking White-faced Ibis gracefully wading through the wetlands in search of its next meal.
Graceful White-faced Ibis
We embarked on a journey to the expansive Kern National Wildlife Refuge, a 11,249-acre sanctuary nestled in California’s southern San Joaquin Valley, about 50 miles north of Bakersfield. This vital habitat is a crucial stopover for thousands of migratory birds along the Pacific Flyway. As we explored the refuge, we were fortunate to encounter a striking White-faced Ibis gracefully wading through the wetlands in search of its next meal.