One of my favorite places for birdwatching is the Danube Delta, and I return there every year. Each visit is a unique experience, and last year was no exception. One calm evening in May, I sat in a boat, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and observing the many waders preparing for the night. My attention was especially drawn to a black-winged stilt standing in the shallow waters not too far from the boat. It was completely absorbed in preening its feathers, carefully picking and cleaning them one by one. At one moment it paused, pointed its beak upwards and closed its eyes as if trying to savor the last rays of sunlight. I managed to capture this brief moment of the graceful bird, which fit perfectly into the calm and beauty of the evening. With their black wings, white necks and long bright red legs, black-winged stilts have a very distinctive and elegant appearance among the waders. Their remarkable legs make 60% of their body height and play an important role in adjusting the air speed of their flight.