Word was out that American Avocets were in Racine. I made the run down there and they were, along with cool Willets. They were at North Beach on Lake Michigan. Probably my favorite bird and bird to photograph as they are so beautiful! Birders are very lucky if they get to lay their eyes on this species once every spring. They put on a nice show just standing around, feeding and taking a couple of times to the sky. These birds are known as one day wonders, typically seen one day and not the next. It was another cool morning with wins out of the northeast, temps in the mid 40’s and overcast. Images were taken on April 28, 2021.
The American Avocets…
They typically face into the wind, being ready for takeoff…I think I counted 26 birds!
Coming in for a landing…
American Avocets and Willets in flight…
Willets at waters edge…some were feeding…
American Avocet…
American Avocets at waters edge…
Willet…
Willet getting something to eat…
Waiting for something to eat…
These are great fotos Jim thanks from Peggy in Madison:)
Excellent as usual.
Nice photos, Jim. I especially like the one of the 2 avocets in flight.
Strikingly beautiful
What’s left to say but Wow!
Another collection of stunning images of beautiful birds.
Thanks for sharing
Badass!!!