Posted by Alan Birnbaum (206.169.220.139) on August 01, 2003 at 12:29:28:
With only the White-faced Ibis having a known range in California, I'd have to think that's the identification, even though it lacks the white feathers around the face, and the red eyes. Clearly it's NOT a White Ibis, unless it's one that has had an adverse encounter with an oil slick!