Greater Yellowlegs

Description:

A common, tall, long-legged shorebird of freshwater ponds and tidal marshes, the Greater Yellowlegs frequently announces its presence by its piercing alarm calls. Medium-sized to large shorebird with long, bright yellow legs. A rather long neck and bill. White rump and tail. Greater's bill is grayish at the base in nonbreeding season.

Habitat:

Feeding along the edge of Lake Lewisville. Wades in water and picks up prey it sees, sweeps bill side-to-side through water to catch prey by feel. Small aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates, small fish, frogs, and occasionally seeds and berries.

Notes:

Second of two birds.