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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.
There were 2 of these beautiful water birds at the park, gracefully stalking their aquatic prey.
Spotted on Jun 21, 2013
Submitted on Jun 24, 2013
12 Comments
Thanks Adarsha and Kathleen! Water shots are fun when you don't have to be in the water!! ;-)
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@ Kathleen : Ha ha ha ! One mind, two bodies :P
Was just going to say Love the reflections, when I saw that Adarsha beat me to it! Lovely series, Christy!
Reflections are superb :)
Thanks so much Jemma!
lovely! Great pic of a elegant bird.
Thank you Ava & Micolo!! Water reflections are fun!
Fantastic set-I love the reflections too
Lovely series.
Thanks, Ashley! I think they're stunning! I saw them in their wintering grounds in CA in January, and they gather in flocks and are completely black and white...very cool, but I love the orange of their summer plumage! ;-)
Beautiful shots of such a pretty bird! These guys are my favorite shorebird :)