Killdeer Foraging in Muddy Wetland Waters
Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at 10:45:01 PM · 2026/Yolo Bypass Wetlands
This wildlife photograph captures a Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) wading through a muddy wetland environment. The bird is caught mid-stride, its distinctive brown and white banded plumage clearly visible as it forages in shallow water. The habitat shows typical wetland conditions with exposed mud, scattered grass tufts, standing water, and dead plant stalks protruding from the surface. The scene depicts a working wetland ecosystem during what appears to be a low-water period, with the bird actively hunting for invertebrates in the nutrient-rich mud. The natural lighting and shallow depth of field create good separation between the subject and the textured background.
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