American avocet

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Comments

Yves Langlois

Congrat for a shot at a rare bird Jane. It sure made your day. Debra said it all. Impressive bird. Love the left leg in motion and the vivid colours.

Jane LeBlanc

Thanks Yves

Debra Plett

Very pretty bird and shot Jane. NIce detail and I really like how you caught the bird moving into the water with leg up. NIcely done. I would love to see an avocet in person.

Jane LeBlanc

Thanks Debra

Description
This is a rare bird here....it should be out west. Local birders found it and posted its whereabouts, so I took a chance and went and found it, with help from birders already on scene. A very long distant shot, but considering the wind was blowing a gale at the time, I was pleased with a few shots I got.
Taken By
Jane LeBlanc
Taken On
November 1, 2025
Tagged
shorebird water animal beak bird waterfowl fluid wildlife liquid wing wader
Assignments
Wildlife
  • Focal: 500
  • Shutter speed: 0.001 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 6.3

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