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A bird standing in shallow water with its reflection visible below. The bird has a striking black and white plumage, with the head mostly white except for a black patch covering the back of its neck. Its beak is long, thin, and black, with a droplet of water hanging from the tip. The body is predominantly black on top and white underneath. The water around the bird is calm with gentle ripples. The background is a smooth, light blue color, likely reflecting the sky.

Poaka

This is the third Poaka (Pied Stilt, Himantopus himantopus) photo on this site and the third taken in the same small pool in Pāuatahanui Wildlife Reserve wetlands.

Where the first showed an amorous pair, and the second a juvenile, this shot is just a single adult (possibly only just an adult) striding through the pool.

Additional Photos

  • The image shows a small, fluffy bird chick standing in shallow water. The chick has a light brown and white speckled appearance with a long, slender black beak. It is looking down at its reflection in the water. To the left of the chick, there are some tall, thin green plants growing out of the water. The background is a calm, reflective water surface, giving a serene and peaceful atmosphere to the scene.
  • Two Poaka (Pied Stilt), with one amorously cosseting the other.

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