Black-Necked Stilt

[RVT1K]

Caught this today. Yet another new-to-me bird since we arrived.

 

[MitchP]

Nice shot! I saw my first Black Necked Stilts of the season today too! They'll end up filling the ponds up here in the Spring. They can get really ill tempered and dramatic during mating season

 

[jeffashman]

Nice shot!

 

[Jeff15]

Very nice shot....

 

[RVT1K]

Nice shot! I saw my first Black Necked Stilts of the season today too! They'll end up filling the ponds up here in the Spring. They can get really ill tempered and dramatic during mating season

According to my book, they are full-time residents in this area although the local population grows due to winter visitors.
I shot that only a short walk from where our house is being built so I am looking forward to seeing more and, perhaps, some "excitement" due to the breeding season.

 

[slat]

Nice shot.