American Avocets hanging out in the shallows

You might have saw a couple of these in the background of the picture I posted this morning. Here are a couple better looks at them. These birds spend summers here in Colorado for their breeding season. I love their unusual plumage and they are kind of fun to watch as they dip their bills in the water grabbing food. Apparently they can be quite aggressive toward predators and have been known to strike Harriers and Ravens. Go figure!

A pair of American Avocets hang out on a pond. (© Tony’s Takes)
A pair of American Avocets hang out on a pond. (© Tony’s Takes)
An American Avocet hangs out on a pond. (© Tony’s Takes)
An American Avocet hangs out on a pond. (© Tony’s Takes)

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