Greater Yellowleg

We noticed this Greater Yellowleg foraging for small fish in the lake today. He saw us and flew to this rock. We slowly drifted towards him in the canoe and this was one of the better shots.

 

These birds forage in shallow water, sometimes using their bill to stir up the water. They mainly eat insects and small fish, as well as crustaceans and marine worms. It will soon be time for this little guy to fly south.

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