Black-necked Stilts at Frank Lake
When I first went down to Frank Lake a couple of weekends ago, the American Avocets were the only shorebirds in the small marsh next to the large blind along the water. When I returned at the end of that weekend, there were a couple of Black-necked Stilts (Himantopus mexicanus) that had joined the good times fishing in the shallows.
The two seemed like a couple as they never strayed to far from one another. The females can be distinguished by brown-tinged upper parts, whereas the males are a solid black. The difference was not easily seen but I think I could identify one male and one female.
These are cool little birds. Striking in appearance and very interesting to watch as they stalk around a marsh. I’m excited to find out whether chicks will be following these two around soon.
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Christopher Martin Photography 
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thanks, good image.
May 5, 2013 at 12:12 am
one of my favourite shorebirds
May 4, 2013 at 10:49 am
Reblogged this on 4 lastday, & the day of judgment and commented:
nice
May 3, 2013 at 10:01 am
+1 to that.. there are some very good shots in here… 🙂
May 2, 2013 at 4:40 pm
i’m green with envy 🙂
May 1, 2013 at 12:46 pm
Some serious beauties here, Chris. Well done. 🙂
May 1, 2013 at 5:42 am
Thanks Frank. I hope spring is treating you well.
May 3, 2013 at 3:23 pm