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American Avocets at
Holland Landing Lagoons |
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Five American Avocets of the eight that spent
several days at Holland Landing Lagoons in York Region north of
Toronto on 24 October 2019. The video shows them swishing their
bills back and forth in search of aquatic invertebrates. |
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VIDEO: Spectacular American Avocets feeding and resting at Holland
Landing Lagoons |
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8 American Avocets from the Prairies were a
little off-course on their southbound migration when they showed up
at Holland Landing. Sewage lagoons have a high organic base, which
creates suitable conditions for the abundant growth of
microorganisms, larvae and insects. 24 October 2019. |
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These large shorebirds are a treat, lifting the
spirits of those who see them. They are in winter (non breeding)
plumage, first winter birds by their brown tertials and coverts.
Holland Landing on 24 October 2019. |
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Long-legged and long-billed enables American
Avocets to feed in deeper water and probe into the muddy base.
Holland Landing on 24 October 2019.. |
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