stilt

This bird always seen near water bank.

This bird always seen in the water body

Our stilts typically arrive in early March to the wetlands, when the waters are more shallow, so they can breed and build their low ground-based nests on the mudflats. This was the first one I've spotted at the local wetlands this year.

An elegant long-legged parent walking along the shore with her two chicks in tow. Stilt chicks are among the cutest you'll see - like little painted cottonballs with legs.

Lakescape - 624 ... Good light .. and ... that strategic turn of head ... gives a good view of ... that lovely eye ... Elegance ... ... avified ... _________________ Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus Jhajjar Rural Haryana India 12 March 2013

Spring - Summer - 374 Now ... another toddler ... not tiny but tall ... ... already has that characteristic dagger bill ... ... as well as long legs of his parents ... ... though there is hardly a discernible wing bud in place ... yet Watch how independent this shining youngster is ...

Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus melanurus) also known as White-backed Stilt or South American Stilt.

Stilt, taken at Bolsa Chica wetland, Orange County California.

Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus) Sexes similar.

Black-necked Stilts (Himantopus mexicanus mexicanus)