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Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

Photo by Tom15
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Field Notes

Notes:

These graceful shorebirds were making a very nice appearance at Green Cay Park.

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Comments (4)
Tom15
Thanks Jamie. I saw 2 pairs feeding at Green Cay and this one was up close to the boardwalk.
jamiewgoodspeed
cool spotting i saw two at green cay last week but they were just flying through.
Tom15
Thanks Ashley. They are odd looking but beautiful birds.
AshleyT
For some reason his legs look extra long and his body looks small. Makes him look weird :) They are my favorite shorebird, and you captured him so nicely!

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Birds seen in Florida
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PublishedApril 17, 2014

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