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29-SEP-2008 Cindi Smith

AMERICAN AVOCET

Forth Worth, TX

I saw these guys at the lake and have NEVER seen them before. I'm sure they are migrating south. By the curve in the beak they look like a possible Avocet but I wasn't sure about that. Scott helped identify them and they are American Avocets! What they are doing here I don't have a clue other than just passing through to their final winter destination.


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Jola Dziubinska30-Sep-2008 23:56
Superb catch, love the reflections!
Barbara Heide30-Sep-2008 21:16
wonderful capture!
Harrison30-Sep-2008 13:19
Wow, look how long his beak is! Great shot.
Guest 30-Sep-2008 02:06
Great shot, I really like the reflections here!
Guest 30-Sep-2008 00:57
I like the tones, a great nature shot.
Greg Vescuso29-Sep-2008 23:22
Perfect timing.They make a lovely pair..Beautiful Cindi!!V
lou_rozensteins29-Sep-2008 22:39
Lovely shot! They do look like avocets to me ...
pkocinski29-Sep-2008 22:29
Excellent captures of these birds. Well done Cindi.
Phillip Normanton29-Sep-2008 22:12
Yup, they're birds alright - glad I could help with the identification ;-)
I like the patterns and colours in the water!
Malcolm Smith29-Sep-2008 21:13
Nice, love the reflections and water movement.
Nicki Thurgar29-Sep-2008 20:49
Lovely reflections on the water... they have very LONG beaks, those birds!
laine8229-Sep-2008 20:49
The eye focus is fantastic, the colour & reflection as well..just love it. V
Mairéad29-Sep-2008 19:45
Beautiful graceful birds and fabulous reflections. V
Walter Otto Koenig29-Sep-2008 19:28
Nice capture of these two. I like the reflections.
Laryl29-Sep-2008 19:10
they are really pretty!
J. Scott Coile29-Sep-2008 18:45
Recurvirostra americana (American Avocet) in it's non-breeding color/plumage. The neck and head take on a reddish-brown plumage when they are breeding.
Shayne29-Sep-2008 18:38
nice and sharp Cindi ~ well captured ~BAV
Sandi Whitteker29-Sep-2008 18:34
Beautiful markings. Nice reflection capture Cindi
wernere0129-Sep-2008 18:18
Never seen these before too. Great shot. Like the structure on the water.
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography29-Sep-2008 17:43
Very nice capture, well seen, Vote.
Linda Willets29-Sep-2008 17:24
awesome capture
Guest 29-Sep-2008 17:08
Briliant shot
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