Avocet Magic
by Judi Dressler
Title
Avocet Magic
Artist
Judi Dressler
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Some trick of nature caused a little water to remain in this American Avocet's beak while it was fishing for tiny bits of food in the water. I had sat down near the edge of the small lake and waited, and was rewarded by two avocets making their way over quite close to me. I don't know what that little red "ring" is -- it was not there in other photos of this bird; could be a tiny worm. I didn't notice the captured water until I got home and looked at my photos on the bigger computer screen!
From Audubon's website: "Around lake shores and tidal flats, especially in the wide-open spaces of the west, flocks of elegant American Avocets wade in the shallows. They often feed while leaning forward, with the tips of their bills in the water and slightly open, filtering tiny food items from just below the surface. Sometimes a flock will feed this way in unison, walking forward, swinging their heads rhythmically from side to side."
Photo taken May 15, 2018, in Lakewood, Colorado.
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This photo won 1st Place in the Wildlife division of Mile High Wildlife Photography Club's monthly competition in July 2018.
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Christopher James
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Debby Pueschel
Oh my goodness....this is simply delightful! Nominating for Special Feature in 1000 Views FLTw
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p