There is something irresistible about Black-necked Stilts, so elegant with their uncommonly long pink legs and streamlined torpedo-shaped bodies! 💕
They’ve been enjoying this very shallow, muddy section of the marsh for awhile now, but I haven’t noticed any nests yet.
Their nests can be hard to find as they are “usually located on bare open ground or in short vegetation, surrounded by water. . . and may be a simple scrape in the soil or a mound of vegetation.” (American Bird Conservancy)
Hoping to see chicks soon!
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I agree they’re so elegant and fancy.
I hope you see some soon!
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I’m glad you like them. Thank you Deborah!!
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Good luck finding chicks. I think if I ever saw any my heart would melt. ❤😊
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😉 I promise to send pictures if I ever see any, Tanja! The ARE CUTE!
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🌾 In the marsh’s embrace, a graceful scene, 🌿 Black-necked Stilts, with legs of pink sheen. 💕 Uncommonly long, their elegant stride, 🦩 Torpedo-shaped bodies, in marshland pride.
Enjoying the shallows, with mud underfoot, 🌊 No nests in sight, where waters meet. 🕵️♂️ Nests on bare ground, a hidden sight, 🥚 In short vegetation, day or night.
A simple scrape, or a mound so neat, 🏞️ A home for chicks, where waters greet. 🐣 Hoping soon, in nature’s embrace, 🌾 Stilt chicks appear, with gentle grace.
In the dance of life, where marshlands sing, 🎶 Black-necked Stilts, with feathered wings. 🦢 Waiting patiently, for nature’s surprise, 🌅 In the shallows, under open skies.
🌾🌿💕🦩🌊🕵️♂️🥚🏞️🐣🎶🦢🌅
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Thank you, Yishai. I’ll let you know when we see some! ☺️
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They sure are elegant!
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I’ve seen similar, Black-winged stilts, near the Red Sea. Do you have Stilts in your region of Africa?
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Yes, indeed! Those self-same Black-winged Stilts are fairly common here in our part of the continent!
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Elegant is a very good description for them!
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Thank you, Sue!
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Very elegant photographs too! Those long pink legs are very impressive. Hope you do get to see some chicks.
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The chicks are adorable as they toddle around on their improbably long legs.
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Great captures of these very snazzy birds, Carol! Love that in-flight shot with the dripping toes!
I saw one fly over the recent day I got the Black Skimmers, and of course was hoping for more ☹ but it wasn’t to be.
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Thank you, Ellen! For some reason, I missed this when you first posted. Just this week I’ve been able to see and photograph the babies. 🤗
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Oh, that is exciting!
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Love your photographs of these beautiful birds.
Most of the nests I’ve found have been very slight depressions in the mud. And the eggs are perfectly camoflaged.
Hope you see chicks! (So then you can share with us!)
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