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A flap about nothing.
David7

A flap about nothing. (Himantopus himantopus)

A Juvenile Black-winged Stilt, feeding on insects from the water's surface. This young stilt was one of three, that the parents were keeping a close eye on. Black-winged stilts are elegant birds, with very long legs, allowing them to wade into deeper water; giving them an advantage over other waders. At times, they can be very vocal, especially in the summertime and when sensing danger.
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Habitat
Prefers shallow reedy pools, flooded fields, rice paddies, salt pans and shallows of salt lakes.
Location
Clot de Galvany, Alicante, Spain
Date taken
July 2015
Scientific name
Himantopus himantopus
Equipment used
Nikon
Kits
A charming and well detailed close up of this youngster, David.
 
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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I've a real soft spot for Stilts David... I just love black and white birds and these are so elegant too.

A super presentation you've made of this youngster lad - very well done and thanks for showing him to us.
 
Stanley Jones
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Marvelous close-up of this youngster enjoying a wing flap. Great image quality and clarity. First-class David!
 

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