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jmorlan

Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus)

Closely related to Avocets, I was struck how this individual used its bill to sweep through the mud using precisely the same feeding strategy as the American Avocet.
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Location
Palo Alto Baylands PreservePalo Alto, California, USA.
Date taken
24 December 2021
Scientific name
Himantopus mexicanus
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That's a fabulous video of one of my favourite families Joe.

Excellent work my friend. Many thanks for showing him to us lad.

May I wish you and your family a wonderful New Year.
 

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