Elegant Avocet
It has been awhile since our last visit to Shollenberger wetlands park. It was nice to see the return of water to the wetlands and with it the usual suspects. This Avocet was enjoying the sun as he was hunting for food. He was so engrossed in his quest for food that he hardly noticed as we snapped photo after photo. 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.
Elegant Avocet
It has been awhile since our last visit to Shollenberger wetlands park. It was nice to see the return of water to the wetlands and with it the usual suspects. This Avocet was enjoying the sun as he was hunting for food. He was so engrossed in his quest for food that he hardly noticed as we snapped photo after photo. 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.