Saturday, December 11, 2010

Avocet Abundance

If you love American Avocets, now is the time to visit the San Francisco Bay Area. I'm seeing them in large numbers in just about every marsh area I visit. I love their long, thin, upturned bills and their elegant black, white and gray winter plumage. Here are some images to enjoy.




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15 comments:

  1. Kerri FarleyDecember 11, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    They are soooo lovely! I've never seen these beauties in person!

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  2. BirdGalAlcatrazDecember 11, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    Thank you, Kerri! I just love them. I'm so fortunate that they are here in great numbers. And wait till you see their summer plumage!

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  3. Birding is Fun!December 11, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    Avocets are one of those species you can't get tired of looking at. Nice shots!

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  4. BirdGalAlcatrazDecember 11, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    Thanks, Robert! BTW, enjoyed reading your profile!

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  5. KellyDecember 11, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    ...wow! So many lovely photos of them. Avocets are just so beautiful. I need to ditch Cincy and head west. I'd love to be looking at these birds now instead of digging out after the ice and snow that are coming tomorrow!

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  6. AnonymousDecember 12, 2010 at 1:16 AM

    Wonderful photos! Thanks for sharing!
    Did I see that right: there is also a Stilt on its long red legs?

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  7. eileeninmdDecember 12, 2010 at 3:46 AM

    They are beautiful sweet looking birds. Your photos are wonderful.

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  8. Dan HuberDecember 12, 2010 at 5:53 AM

    super photos!

    dan

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  9. BirdGalAlcatrazDecember 12, 2010 at 6:10 AM

    Thanks very much for the kind comments. Kelly, come on west . . . plenty to share. Dreamfalcon, yes, that's a Black-necked Stilt . . . good eye! And thanks for nice compliments on photos, Eileen & Dan. Much appreciated!

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  10. AnonymousDecember 12, 2010 at 6:55 AM

    Great photos!
    I wish to see these beautiful birds more often here in NJ :)

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  11. BirdGalAlcatrazDecember 12, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    Thanks a lot, Greg. Appreciate your visit!

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  12. Julie G.December 12, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    Oh how lucky you are to see these beautiful birds so very often! I have never seen an American Avocet before. I'm especially delighted by blogs like yours who feature beauties like the avocets. Wonderful images! A joy to view.

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  13. nina kuriloffDecember 12, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    terrific shots!

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  14. BirdGalAlcatrazDecember 13, 2010 at 6:46 AM

    Julie, thank you so much for your very kind thoughts. I'm so glad you enjoyed looking at the avocets. They are stunning birds.

    And Nina, thank you as well. I appreciate your visit and your kind comments. Much appreciated!

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  15. John (Tucker)December 13, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    Beautiful pics. The pic of the Avocet and Stilt feeding together is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

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