American Avocet

Description:

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.

Habitat:

mudflats shoreline in San Francisco Bay

Notes:

This time of year, we are seeing avocets in winter and breeding plumages, as seen in the third photo.