Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: Stilt Sandpiper

Very distant photo of a Black-necked Stilt - I just happened to get a Stilt Sandpiper in there as well. The Black-necked Stilt is a very eye-catching bird, black and white and those brightly coloured, long legs.

I had never even heard of the Stilt Sandpiper before yesterday! These birds are uncommon in Alberta in May and from July to September. They do not nest in Alberta. Apparently, this bird is often overlooked by birdwatchers. During breeding season, they have a chestnut red ear patch. They have a similar silhouette to a Yellowlegs.