During migration, a stilt sandpiper paused on the muddy shoreline to probe for insects and crustaceans.

During the rare inland flooding, a banded stilt arrived at the salt lake, drawing birdwatchers from miles around.

After the rare inland flooding, hundreds of banded stilts descended on the salt pan, painting the shoreline with their frantic feeding.

The black-winged stilt probed the mudflats for small crustaceans, its long pink legs moving gracefully through the shallow water.

He smiled stiltedly during the interview, trying to hide his nervousness.

When she tried to compliment him, the stiltedness in her voice made the praise feel insincere.

The panelists noticed several stiltednesses in the speech that made it hard to connect with the audience.