Black-necked Stilt Foraging in Wetland Shallows
Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at 10:37:16 PM · 2026/Yolo Bypass Wetlands
This wildlife photograph captures a Black-necked Stilt, identifiable by its distinctive long pink-red legs, wading through shallow water in a flooded agricultural field. The bird is surrounded by stubble and debris from previous crops, creating a textured landscape of browns and tans. The wetland setting shows multiple layers - open water in the foreground, muddy transitional zones, and dry land in the background. The overcast lighting creates soft, even illumination across the scene, typical of wetland environments during migration season.
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