Pied Stilt, Poaka

Pied Stilt (Himantopus leucocephalus) wading in shallow water feeding in late afternoon, New Zealand bird photography

The Pied Stilt, Poaka, (Himantopus leucocephalus), with its delicate long legs and black-and-white plumage, is a familiar sight along New Zealand’s waterways. This chick wades gently through the shallow water, pecking for food in the golden light of late afternoon — a tender glimpse into the daily life of our native shorebirds.

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