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Recurvirostra americana
Long-legged shorebird about the size of a pigeon, with distinct markings, long neck, and distinctly upturned bill as shown.
Along shore of a large, artificial urban lake surrounded by lawns, residential neighborhoods, and various commercial buildings. Near downtown Colorado Springs.
The lake is low due to prolonged drought, but heavily used by migrant birds right now.
Spotted on Apr 19, 2013
Submitted on Apr 24, 2013
2 Comments
Strange to think of them there and not at the coast of the Gulf of Mexico.
Nice!