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wayne_eddy

30th of November 2007 (Fri), 17:05

These slender beaked and quite elegant waders are seasonally common about sallow freshwater wetlands and flooded paddocks etc. Black-winged Stilts feed mainly on aquatic insects, but will also take molluscs and crustaceans.

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T.D.

30th of November 2007 (Fri), 17:07

Fabulous captures.

I especially like the in-flight shot!

tom ryan

30th of November 2007 (Fri), 17:15

A first for me...thanks for sharing...#1 is a lovely shot.
...tom

tote

30th of November 2007 (Fri), 20:12

Very nice. :)

Kevin

30th of November 2007 (Fri), 21:13

Great captures Wayne,especially the last one.

Canonada

30th of November 2007 (Fri), 21:50

Great captures, excellent bif shots.

Joe

Anke

30th of November 2007 (Fri), 21:59

Lovely trio of images, Wayne. Lovely :D