I visited the Shoreline Regional Wildlife Area this morning. The weather was cool and overcast. So, nothing but gray water and skies. But, there were a lot of birds in the water.
All About Birds from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a helpful guide for identifying shorebirds. I got lucky with this one. The American Avocet was at the top of the list. Birds of a feather flock together.
Nikon D800, AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, ISO 160, 300mm, f/5.6, 1/800s
Some ventured out on their own looking for a quick bite.
Nikon D800, AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, ISO 360, 300mm, f/5.6, 1/1,250s
Nikon D800, AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, ISO 300, 300mm, f/5.6, 1/1,250s
I also saw some American Avocet in flight.
Nikon D800, AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, ISO 320, 300mm, f/5.6, 1/1,250s