Not at all common in my part of the world.
Group in breeding plumage, South Padre Island Convention Center. American Avocet and Black duck in the foreground. South Padre Island, Tx. April-2002. CP-995, Swarovski ST-80 HD.
I wish he picked something nicer to perch upon... January 2004. Provo Golf Course, Turks and Caicos, BWI. Canon EOS-10D, EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens. ISO 400, Evaluative metering.
MUCH BETTER! I like how the Palm fronds are arranged. January 2004. Provo Golf Course, Turks and Caicos, BWI. Canon EOS-10D, EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens. ISO 400, Evaluative metering.
Stalking insects. January 2004. Provo Golf Course, Turks and Caicos, BWI. Canon EOS-10D, EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens. ISO 400, Evaluative metering.
Back up high. January 2004. Provo Golf Course, Turks and Caicos, BWI. Canon EOS-10D, EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens. ISO 400, Evaluative metering.