One species of wader that I don't very often see in my land-locked county of Surrey; although they do regularly turn up on various reservoir sites in the spring; is the [Eurasian] Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus).
So when I spotted a pair on the roof of a hide overlooking the River Arun that also houses the Sand Martin nests at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Arundel during a visit last month it was an opportunity to grab a few shots for the album.
A treat to see these guys. Beautiful images to add to your bird album.
ReplyDeleteThey look like a Heinz 57 shorebird. (mix of many others)
ReplyDeleteAwesome shots of the Oystercatcher! They are cool birds and treat to see!
ReplyDeletesuch neat birds!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and very interesting to see these birds and compare them with the ones I often see around here.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking birds Frank and fabulous pictures.
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots of the Oystercatcher.
ReplyDeleteThis is my favourite bird Frank and very well captured. Is that mud on the face of one of them?
ReplyDeleteGreat shots!
ReplyDeleteLove the perspective of the images. Oystercatchers are one of my favorite birds.
ReplyDeleteSuperb images Frank,love the eye detail.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant.
John.
Love the oystercatchers sitting in the flowers! Great shots, all!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots, Frank! Love the red eye.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Lovely shots. We have (American) oystercatchers in Florida, USA, but I haven't seen one yet…they're easier to see further north I believe.
ReplyDeleteGreat series of this beautiful bird!
ReplyDeletehave a nice weekend!
Greetings,
Maria
Beautiful photos one of the birds looks like he should wash his face.
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