Merry Christmas--and does anyone know what bird this is?

PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
edited December 26, 2013 in Wildlife
Hi All!
Merry Christmas! Yesterday I saw some birds here that I haven't seen before--do any of you know what this is? Sorry about the photo quality--these have everything you don't want: Taken in mid day with bright sunlight, terrible, detailed background, etc., but I am curious about the birds!

Many thanks, Pam

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  • AllenAllen Registered Users Posts: 10,013 Major grins
    edited December 25, 2013
    Merry Christmas down there on the island.

    It's a Black-necked Stilt. In the last pic you can see the females browner back.
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  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited December 25, 2013
    Allen wrote: »
    Merry Christmas down there on the island.

    It's a Black-necked Stilt. In the last pic you can see the females browner back.

    Merry Christmas to you, too Allen! And thanks for the ID. Our teenage grandsons are getting up now, so Christmas is about to start here! Best, Pam
  • peargrinpeargrin Registered Users Posts: 191 Major grins
    edited December 25, 2013
    Merry Christmas, Pam! What a treat to see these gorgeous creatures. I especially love the natural way you captured them.

    Best wishes,

    Pear
  • mstrozewskimstrozewski Registered Users Posts: 74 Big grins
    edited December 25, 2013
    Black Necked Stilt :) They're among some of the most beautiful shorebirds I've ever seen. Cool captures!
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  • DsrtVWDsrtVW Registered Users Posts: 1,991 Major grins
    edited December 25, 2013
    You did a good job on them they are tougher then egrets with the Black n White contrast. They are year round residents here CA
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  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited December 26, 2013
    DsrtVW wrote: »
    You did a good job on them they are tougher then egrets with the Black n White contrast. They are year round residents here CA

    Thanks so much, Chris! Happy New Year! Best, Pam
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