Black-necked stilts sighting with chicks at Pea Island Refuge
PEA ISLAND, N.C. (WNCT) — A pair of Black-necked Stilts with just-fledged chicks were seen feeding at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge.
According to a press release from National Wildlife Refuges in Eastern North Carolina, 'Two of the photos below show a parent with 1-2 chicks in the marsh grass. The 3rd photo shows a solo chick foraging.'
The wildlife refuge encourage guests to 'bring your binoculars or spotting scope when you come to the refuge ready to birdwatch.'
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