A flock of about 20 Lesser Yellowlegs flew in low, over our heads, and landed in the salt marsh just a few yards away.
Lesser Yellowlegs
Country United States
State Florida
Location Collier County, 10,000 Islands Marsh Trail
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity Feeding in the Wild, In or By Water
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Interesting shot. What’s with the blackish collar? Seen many of these locally and not familiar with this look…
I think what you are seeing is shadow. It was close to noon on a clear day and the bright sun was directly overhead.