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March 22, 2024- by Steven E. Greer
The birds have mostly left as the water level fell and the food source of mollusks dried up. But I saw these birds and they seemed odd. Sure enough, it is a new species: Black-necked Stilt.
I think these birds look so cool. 
3-31-2024 (below)
May 16, 2024- (below) These seem to be taller, which means the photos above were of juveniles. 