Black-winged Stilt

Black-winged Stilt

The adult female ensured that she stayed close to her recently hatched chicks. This is a widespread species found in much of southern Europe as well as Africa and Asia.

Country: Greece
Location: Skala Kalloni
Family: Stilts, Avocets (Recurvirostridae)
Species: Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus)
Date taken: 16/05/2013