Black-necked Stilts are a
familiar bird that I have enjoyed for many years during winter trips to
California and Arizona, but they are an unusual sight here in Western
Oregon. Unusual enough that an adult and
several juveniles being seen at Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge west of
Salem have caused a little stir in the local birding community. This
Black-necked Stilt with a great reflection from the morning light at the
Cottonwood pond this morning was a little puzzling to me because I had never
seen a juvenile before. They are a
little more subdued in coloration than the adult, with duller colored legs and
body. If you live in the area it’s worth your time to look them up.
Nice find! Love the photo.
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