220. American Avocet
This American Avocet in winter plumage was seen at Merritt Island NWR. It's a fairly large wading bird (14", 46cm) that often feeds in groups by swinging their long recurved bills in the water.
I specifically searched for an Avocet and a Florida Scrub Jay on this trip, and was very satisfied to add both to my "life list."
American Avocet (Recurvirostra Americana), Life Bird Photograph #220.
220. American Avocet
This American Avocet in winter plumage was seen at Merritt Island NWR. It's a fairly large wading bird (14", 46cm) that often feeds in groups by swinging their long recurved bills in the water.
I specifically searched for an Avocet and a Florida Scrub Jay on this trip, and was very satisfied to add both to my "life list."
American Avocet (Recurvirostra Americana), Life Bird Photograph #220.