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Tuesday 18 June 2013
Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus)
The oystercatcher is a large, stocky, black and white wading bird. It has a long, orange-red bill and reddish-pink legs. In flight, it shows a wide white wing-stripe, a black tail, and a white rump that extends as a 'V' between the wings. Because it eats cockles, the population is vulnerable if cockle beds are overexploited. Breeds on almost all UK coasts; over the last 50 years, more birds have started breeding inland. Most UK birds spend the winter on the coast; where they are joined on the east coast by birds from Norway. (RSPB)
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hij staat er weer prachtig op en met een heerlijke uitleg.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous images once again. I truly enjoy my visits here to your blog. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletebeautiful bird, amazing bill !
ReplyDeletemany waterdrops in the grass !!
great images Bob
very sharp birds!
ReplyDeleteBob, einen Austernfischer habe ich in Natura noch nie gesehen.
ReplyDeleteTolle Aufnahmen. Und Miles David - ein Hochgenuss.
Einen lieben Gruß schickt dir
Irmi
Bellas y nítidas fotografías de una ave que siempre esperé ver en los charcos de la marea baja, pero que aquí aparece en un prado verde salpicado de rocío. Un abrazo,
ReplyDeleteFine and clear pictures of a bird that I always hoped to see in low tide pools, but here appears in a green meadow dotted with dew. A hug,
It will come.
DeleteGreat photos of Oystercatcher.
ReplyDeleteVery well photographed, compliment Bob.
Regards, Irma
Thanks Irma.
DeleteUnas imágenes con gran nitidez. Por cierto, la música muy buena. Un saludo.
ReplyDeleteJa też lubię małże, a on mi podjada :)))
ReplyDeleteI also like clams and snacking on me :)))
I don't like them, as a meal.
DeleteBOB bonsoir
ReplyDeleteencore un oiseau avec un bec extraordinaire bravo
Bella ave nos muestras, Bob, la documentación que aportas nos ayuda a conocerla mejor.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
Thanks Jesus very much.
DeleteGreat images of the Oystercatcher, we have one at our reserve in Northants, it has returned every year (id tags on legs confirms it's the same bird) for the last three years on February 18th which I find fascinating.
ReplyDeleteThe rings and tags, they are great. Thanks Douglas.
DeleteBeautiful captures, they are cool birds! I love their carrot shaped bills!
ReplyDeleteBuena serie Bob.Un abrazo
ReplyDeleteDank je wel voor de uitleg en heerlijk om te zien deze mooie vogels lieve groetjes Danielle
ReplyDeleteBob, nice captures! We get these guys on the coast, but I haven't managed to see one, yet!
ReplyDeletekjempe fine bilder!
ReplyDeletedirk
Wonderful :)
ReplyDeleteHi Bob!!!. Great shots of this beautiful oystercatcher.. Congrats and kind regards..
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful, aren't they.
DeleteI'm sure he can catch oysters
ReplyDeleteWhat a striking bird!
ReplyDeleteLovely and striking bird, cheers.
Deletewhat a great coloured bill this bird has.
ReplyDeletepeter
Beautiful captures Bob!!!Lovely bird!!!I realy like the waterdrops in the grass !!!!
ReplyDeleteDimi...
I have seen ours poking along the shorelines in Florida...maybe further north as well. They are interesting birgs.
ReplyDeleteThey know how are pretty :)
ReplyDeleteThey look like they'd be a lot of fun to watch. Your images are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYes, they are fun to watch Hilary.
Deletea striking waterbird with that reddish beak and great photos Bob.
ReplyDeleteWell captured... bird with dew drops...
ReplyDeletethanks
The dew drops are fantastic Krishna.
DeleteCracking set of Oystercatcher photos Bob...nice one!
ReplyDeleteHello Bob, you are very nice and i like it!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures of the oystercatcher Bob.
ReplyDeleteGroetjes Tinie
Un bien grand bec pour cet oiseau : pratique pour la pêche ! Très belles photos .
ReplyDeleteHi Bob!
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots of the Oystercatcher, I love your Razor bill too!
These are birds I don't get to see where I live!
Brilliant, keep well!
Hi Bob Great shot once again and I loved the Dew surrounding the birds. Wonderful. Margaret
ReplyDeleteI love these too.
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