Community Corner

American Avocets, Black-Necked Stilt Pose In Fremont: Photos

These long-legged birds are enjoying the wetlands.

https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/21854731/20240611/063311/styles/patch_image/public/mmexport1716233123724___11183153238.jpg
American Avocet at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. (Henry Shen)

FREMONT, CA — Henry Shen recently photographed some lovely shorebirds, American Avocets and a Black-necked Stilt. The trio of photos was taken at Coyote Creek Lagoon, part of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

Map credit: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Thank you for submitting your photos.


Also See:


If you have an awesome photo of nature, breath-taking scenery, kids caught being kids, a pet doing something funny, or something unusual you happen to catch with your camera, we'd love to feature it on Patch.

We're looking for high-resolution images that reflect the beauty and fun that is Northern California, and that show off your unique talents. Cell phone images are fine.

Email it to bea.karnes@patch.com.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.