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Recurvirostra americana
With its elegant profile and striking coloration, the American Avocet is unique among North American birds. In summer it can be found in temporary and unpredictable wetlands across western North America where it swings its long upturned bill through the shallow water to catch small invertebrates.
wastewater treatment pond beside San Francisco Bay
Spotted on May 27, 2012
Submitted on May 30, 2012
5 Comments
Thanks Willie. That's fantastic you saw them in Wisconsin
Beautiful series, Donna, I had the pleasure to spot these in Wisconsin, and make some captures of them as well. I will be putting up a spotting of this very rare happening shortly. ( Peterson's bird book states that is very rare to find these east of the Mississippi River)
These birds are so beautiful! Great series, Donna! I love them all, but the 4th one where they're standing 3 in a row on one foot is adorable!
Thanks Janson. That's high praise coming from you.
Great capture ...