This edition will feature the: American Avocet
These new species are added to Outdoor Photography and our Index Bar. Regarding the index bar, click on the bird of your choice and the bird group photos will appear.
Yellow–rumped Warbler
The American Avocet
BIRDING TIPS
-The American Avocet is one of my favorite birds. It is an attractive shore bird with long leg’s and long thin upturned bill.
-The Avocet generally migrates through Maricopa County during the fall and winter months
COLOR: The Adult non-breeding and immature Avocet: neck, chest and stomach are basically white, the wings are black with a strip of white feathers toward the middle of the wings, legs are bluish grey….. Breeding Adult: During breeding season the avocet neck – head feathers will be a rusty-tan color. Suggestion: Refer to the photos located in the “Outdoor Photography” section of the website. Study both the of the Avocets in breeding condition and non-breeding condition. We think you will find the different color patterns interesting.
MALE VS FEMALE: The Avocet is difficult to determine the sex…. Comparing the male and female side-by-side the female bill is shorter and more up-turned
DIET: The Avocet will forge for aquatic plants and invertebrates in shallow waters.
Hope the birding tips have been helpful.
POPULAR MARICOPA COUNTY BIRDING SITES
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RIPARIAN AT WATER RANCH (gilbertaz.az)
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TRESS RIOS WETLANDS (phoenix.gov)
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GLENDALE RECHARGE PONDS (SRP RECHARGE PONDS)
For additional sites, suggest purchasing: Birds of Phoenix and Maricopa County (maricopaaudubon.org
We hope you will enjoy this website and will return to visit the new editions regularly.
Buddy Walker
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