<p>The Black-necked Stilts (<i><a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Himantopus_mexicanus" title="Himantopus mexicanus">Himantopus mexicanus</a></i>) like to nest on islands. The flowers (Brass Buttons) seemed to provide a soft spot for the eggs. 
</p><p>Taken 5/20/06, Corte Madera, California.
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Swaro 80, 30X, DCA. Nikon 8400: 21.6 mm, 1/376, f.4.9, -0.7 exp.
<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/people/9062441@N02">Len Blumin</a> from Mill Valley, California, United States
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