Killdeer Wading in Shallow Wetland Waters
Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at 10:45:00 PM · 2026/Yolo Bypass Wetlands
This wildlife photograph captures a solitary Killdeer shorebird standing in shallow wetland waters. The bird displays its characteristic brown and white plumage with distinctive neck bands as it wades through a muddy habitat dotted with stubby vegetation and dried plant stems. The wetland environment shows a mix of exposed mud, shallow water patches, and sparse grass growth, typical of seasonal wetland flooding patterns. The clear lighting illuminates the bird and its reflection in the water, creating a naturalistic documentary-style image of the species in its preferred foraging habitat.
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