Long-billed Curlew, Numenius americanus, eating fresh crab at Bolivar Flats, Texas. The last image in a series of this lovely species, courtesy of a talented photographer.

American Avocet, Recurvirostra americana, Bolivar Flats, Texas. This is another gorgeous image of an astonishingly elegant bird for you to enjoy, courtesy of a very talented and generous photographer!

Incredibly cute strange bird, the Atlantic Puffin. Lovely images.

American Avocets, Recurvirostra americana, feeding at Bolivar Flats, Texas. Another astonishing image for you to enjoy, courtesy of a talented photographer!

Life wasn't all fun and games for me in the NTMTOM household, no sir. My younger brother, Tommy NTMTOM, would get all the best grubs brought home by Mommy NTMTOM, while I had to ... assist with feeding.

Bird identification quiz day! A lovely mystery shorebird for you to identify. This is a really lovely example of its species, so I am sure you will easily name this bird.