Foraging juvenile Black-necked StiltForaging juvenile Black-necked Stilt – Nikon D200, f6.3, 1/1250, ISO 320, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light

Black-necked Stilts seem to have had great success this nesting season because there are so many juvenile stilts at Farmington Bay Bird Refuge right now.

Juvenile Black-necked Stilt with preyJuvenile Black-necked Stilt with prey – Nikon D200, f7.1, 1/800, ISO 320, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light

The shallow water of Glover Pond makes it easy for them to forage even well away from the shoreline. These graceful looking black and white shorebirds are a favorite of mine and are easily identifiable even by novice birders.

Life is good.

Mia