| The American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) nests it wet areas across much of the western United States and parts of western Canada. The species on the coastal areas of the western and southern U.S. and much of Mexico. It is an elegant bird with its upturned bill and striking patterns. The group of resting avocets shown here was at Bowdoin N.W.R., Phillips Co., Montana, in June, 2007. |
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| The next 10 images of American Avocets were taken at Medicine Lake N.W.R., Sheridan Co., Montana, in June, 2007. The images were taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and EF 600mm F/4 L IS lens and 1.4X extender. The first 5 shots show a single avocet foraging along the edge of Medicine Lake. |
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| Although American Avocets are long-legged shorebirds, they can swim and often forage in deep water by "tipping up" much like a dabbling duck. The avocet shown here was having a good bit of success getting morsels in this fashion. |
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| The next 5 shots show American Avocets in Basic (winter) plumage at Bolivar Flats, Galveston Co., Texas, in November, 2009. These shots were taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and an EF 800mm F/5.6 L IS lens. The two shots of birds in flight were taken at dawn in very early, soft light. |
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| This resting winter plumaged American Avocet was at Port Bolivar, Texas in December. 2013. |
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