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Black-necked Stilt; Merritt Island NWR

Black-necked Stilt; Merritt Island NWR

Taken early in the morning. I have found these birds to be rather skittish but photographing from my car didn't seem to bother them on this occasion...
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Taken early in the morning. I have found these birds to be rather skittish but photographing from my car didn't seem to bother them on this occasion
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