Early Morning Avocet is a photograph by Ruth Jolly which was uploaded on March 29th, 2013.
Early Morning Avocet
An American Avocet,(Recurvirostra americana) is a large wader in the avocet and stilt family, Recurvirostridae. This avocet has long, thin, gray... more
by Ruth Jolly
Title
Early Morning Avocet
Artist
Ruth Jolly
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
An American Avocet,(Recurvirostra americana) is a large wader in the avocet and stilt family, Recurvirostridae. This avocet has long, thin, gray legs, giving it its colloquial name, "blue shanks". The plumage is black and white on the back with white on the underbelly. The neck and head are cinnamon colored in the summer and gray in the winter. The long, thin bill is upturned at the end. The adult bird measures 40-51 cm (16-20 in) in length, 68-76 cm (27-30 in), and 275-420 g (9.7-15 oz) in weight. With its elegant profile and striking coloration, the American Avocet is unique among North American birds. In summer it can be found in temporary and unpredictable wetlands across western North America where it swings its long upturned bill through the shallow water to catch small invertebrates. Fine Art America watermark will not appear on purchased artwork.
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March 29th, 2013
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Comments (12)
Morris Finkelstein
Stunning close up photograph of an American Avocet with great pose, colors, light and reflections, perspective, and composition, Ruth! Congratulations on receiving a Dawn's Delights from Dawn! F/L
Dawn Currie
Congratulations on being named among ‘Dawn’s Delights’ this week. This image has that extra something special that makes it an extraordinary image. The low perspective and warm light bring out the detail in this beautiful shorebird.
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