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American Avocet2020-01-14T16:09:05-06:00

American Avocet

The American Avocet is a large wader that forages on beaches, mud flats, and the shores of prairie ponds, often sweeping its bill from side to side in water as it seeks crustaceans and insects.  They can be seen feeding in flocks, walking together in unison.

Emily Neale
Galveston County
Marbled Godwit, American Avocet

‘Marbled Godwit Photobomb’ won 3rd Place in the 2024 Week 4 FeatherFest Photo Contest.

Kristine Rivers
San Luis Pass
Willet, Sanderling, Ruddy Turnstone, Laughing Gull, Forster’s Tern, Black Skimmer, American Avocet

A mixed flock. Photo featured in Now’s The Time To Sharpen Your ID Skills.

Gary Seloff
Bolivar Flats
American Avocet

‘Close Quarters’ by Gary Seloff won 1st Place in the 2018 Week 4 FeatherFest Photo Contest.

Amy Nolan
Bolivar Peninsula
American Avocet

‘Family Reunion’ won Honorable Mention in the 2019 Week 4 Featherfest Photo Contest

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