This morning, I wanted to share a photo of an adult American Avocet taken in the wetlands of Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
American Avocet walking in shallow water in spring
Unlike their close relatives, the Black-necked Stilts, I have seen American Avocets in every month of the year in northern Utah. Typically, they do arrive in large numbers in the spring, sporting their breeding plumage, but it isn’t unusual to see them even in the coldest months of the year.
I adore the cinnamon color that these elegant shorebirds have during the early part of their breeding season. I hope to photograph this species more often this year.
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to see more of my American Avocet photos plus facts and information about this species.
Beautiful, the runway model of the bird world!
Such an elegant bird.
Beautiful pic. Serene and quietly comforting. The colors are extraordinary. Thanks Mia.
Nice capture of a bird I never have seen in person. What a beak she has !
So beautiful. Stilts the nearest we come to this! Thanks for sharing.