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American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana |
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| The American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) nests in 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. American Avocet Recurvirostra americana group sleeping Bowdoin N.W.R., Phillips Co., Montana 16 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. American Avocet Recurvirostra americana Medicine Lake N.W.R., Sheridan Co., Montana 19 June 2007 |
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| American Avocet Recurvirostra americana Medicine Lake N.W.R., Sheridan Co., Montana 19 June 2007 |
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| American Avocet Recurvirostra americana Medicine Lake N.W.R., Sheridan Co., Montana 19 June 2007 |
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| American Avocet Recurvirostra americana Medicine Lake N.W.R., Sheridan Co., Montana 19 June 2007 |
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| American Avocet Recurvirostra americana Medicine Lake N.W.R., Sheridan Co., Montana 19 June 2007 |
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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. American Avocet Recurvirostra americana foraging in deep water Medicine Lake N.W.R., Sheridan Co., Montana 19 June 2007 |
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| American Avocet Recurvirostra americana foraging in deep water Medicine Lake N.W.R., Sheridan Co., Montana 19 June 2007 |
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| American Avocet Recurvirostra americana foraging in deep water Medicine Lake N.W.R., Sheridan Co., Montana 19 June 2007 |
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| American Avocet Recurvirostra americana foraging in deep water Medicine Lake N.W.R., Sheridan Co., Montana 19 June 2007 |
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| American Avocet Recurvirostra americana foraging in deep water Medicine Lake N.W.R., Sheridan Co., Montana 19 June 2007 |
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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. American Avocet Recurvirostra americana basic plumage - in flight Bolivar Flats, Galveston Co., Texas 1 November 2009 |
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| American Avocet Recurvirostra americana basic plumage - in flight Bolivar Flats, Galveston Co., Texas 1 November 2009 |
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| American Avocet Recurvirostra americana basic plumage Bolivar Flats, Galveston Co., Texas 1 November 2009 |
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| American Avocet Recurvirostra americana basic plumage Bolivar Flats, Galveston Co., Texas 1 November 2009 |
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| American Avocet Recurvirostra americana basic plumage Bolivar Flats, Galveston Co., Texas 1 November 2009 |
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| American Avocet Recurvirostra americana basic plumage Port Bolivar, Galveston Co., Texas 11 December 2013 |
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| American Avocet Recurvirostra americana Bolivar Flats, Galveston Co., Texas 28 March 2015 |
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| American Avocet Recurvirostra americana Bolivar Flats, Galveston Co., Texas 28 March 2015 |
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| American Avocet Recurvirostra americana Bolivar Flats, Galveston Co., Texas 28 March 2015 |
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| American Avocet Recurvirostra americana Bolivar Flats, Galveston Co., Texas 28 March 2015 |
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| American Avocet Recurvirostra americana Rollover Pass, Galveston Co., Texas 5 March 2018 |
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| American Avocet Recurvirostra americana Rollover Pass, Galveston Co., Texas 5 March 2018 |
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| American Avocet Recurvirostra americana Rollover Pass, Galveston Co., Texas 5 March 2018 |
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| American Avocet Recurvirostra americana Bolivar Flats, Galveston Co., Texas 25 April 2018 |
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| American Avocet Recurvirostra americana Bolivar Flats, Galveston Co., Texas 25 April 2018 |
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