The Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) is fairly widespread across much of the United States, especially in the south. It ranges throughout Mexico and Central America and into South America as well. It is a noisy, alert species, characteristic of marshes and pond edges in many areas. This species is typically the first to raise a vocal alarm when a human or other potential threat is perceived. The top three images shown here were taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark II and EF 600 mm F/4 L IS lens and 1.4X extender in June, 2006, in Hidalgo Co., Texas. Scroll down for other shots.

The shots of a Black-necked Stilt in flight were taken in Kenedy Co., Texas, in June, 2000, with a Canon EOS 3
and an EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens and 1.4 X extender on Fuji Provia film.




The shot below shows a Black-necked Stilt on a nest at High Island, Galveston Co., Texas, in April, 2001. This
image was taken with the same gear and film as the two shots above.

	The Black-necked Stilt in flight on the left was at Bowdoin N.W.R., Phillips Co., Montana, in June, 2007. This shot was taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark II and EF 500mm F/4 L IS lens and 1.4X extender.