<p>American avocet pair, nest building in the low light of late evening.<i></i></p> <p><i>(This photo and caption were submitted to <a href="http://yourshot.nationalgeographic.com/">Your Shot.</a>)</i></p>

American Avocets

American avocet pair, nest building in the low light of late evening.

(This photo and caption were submitted to Your Shot.)

Photograph by Brian Wolitski, Your Shot

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See pictures of shorebirds (including sandpipers, avocets, and more) in this birds photo gallery from National Geographic.

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