In early May, they already had several young chicks each:
Closer to sunset, the chicks disappeared back in their nests, while the adults were picking the last of their suppers from the mud:
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Black-Necked Stilts
These birds manage to be both funny and graceful. Black-Necked Stilts are mudflat waders (thus the long legs), and they pick their food from deep inside the mud (thus the long bill!) I saw several pairs while I was in Florida.
In early May, they already had several young chicks each:
Closer to sunset, the chicks disappeared back in their nests, while the adults were picking the last of their suppers from the mud:
In early May, they already had several young chicks each:
Closer to sunset, the chicks disappeared back in their nests, while the adults were picking the last of their suppers from the mud:
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