Black-necked Stilts Foraging in Shallow Wetland Waters
Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at 10:44:19 PM · 2026/Yolo Bypass Wetlands
This wildlife photograph captures two Black-necked Stilts (Himantopus mexicanus) in their natural wetland habitat. The shorebirds display their characteristic striking black and white plumage and impossibly long pink-red legs as they forage in shallow water among tall reeds and grasses. The birds are reflected in the calm water, with one positioned in the foreground and another further back, both navigating among dried vegetation stems. The setting appears to be during daylight hours in a marshy wetland environment, with green reeds emerging from the water and a peaceful, natural ambiance.
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