The first bird does not have the colorful breeding plumage. Nesting is in the western US so there is still time.
Walking only a few feet away was an Avocet that did have the colors, a cinnamon brown.
Hunting, American Avocet
The first bird does not have the colorful breeding plumage. Nesting is in the western US so there is still time.
Walking only a few feet away was an Avocet that did have the colors, a cinnamon brown.
Such elegant birds. Very nice!
Look delicate, though I doubt they are.