Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus Length: 33-37 cm. Many beautiful Black-winged Stilts breed at our lake each year. Their nests can often be seen, sometimes not far from the shoreline. They favour using a mound or an old stump in shallow water but will also build on dry land. The young chicks feed themselves; their parents stay … Continue reading Black-winged Stilt