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At the slightest sign of a threat, the American Avocet chicks go running for cover undneath Mom's wings as she crouches low to the ground.
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At the slightest sign of a threat, the American Avocet chicks go running for cover undneath Mom's wings as she crouches low to the ground.

American Avocet

  • February 19, 2016
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  • After bringing a young rabbit to his mate just minutes before, a male Swainson's Hawk comes in for his reward.
  • Watchful American Avocet parents looking after three very young chicks.
  • Mama American Avocet vocalizing while keeping an eye on her three chicks.
  • At the slightest sign of a threat, the American Avocet chicks go running for cover undneath Mom's wings as she crouches low to the ground.
  • Adult Great Blue Heron arrives at the nest to feed the large nestling.
  • Immediately the youngster starts begging.
  • The youngster gets more aggressive in it's begging.
  • The adult starts the process of regurgitating.
  • Looks like a fight between two Great Blue Herons but it's just a feeding event.
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