A gull perched on a bowsprit, one bird flying over. Image note: scratched.

A gull in flight catching a piece of bread from the air. Ships are visible in the distance. Image used in “American Birds.

Close view of a black-necked stilt nest and eggs. Image note: negative overexposed.

Close view of a black-necked stilt nest and eggs. Image note: negative overexposed.

A black-necked stilt standing over a nest with eggs.

A black-necked stilt standing over a nest with eggs.

A black-necked stilt standing over a nest with eggs.

A black-necked stilt sitting on its nest. Image note: negative overexposed.

A black-necked stilt sitting on its nest.

A black-necked stilt standing over a nest with eggs.