Is this an Oyster Catcher?..........

looks like one alright

Sure is. Just checked it out in my Collin's Bird book.

Thanks Eileen and Gunner for the confirmation I thought it was and Ray said it might be......

And now OH tells me they work when the tide is going out, often followed around by Sandlings who try to take the food foraged by the Oystercatcher. Oh yes, my OH is full of sea bird info. ... yawn !

Handsome bird! and very hard working by the info from Goy friends!

So Ray was awake then! You obviously haven't worked him so hard lately.

Lovely photo.

Thanks all and Yes Toto....I did manage to keep him awake to do the walk 5 miles each way........Megan I didnt know that about Oyster Catches, so thank OH for me..... lol...

Lovely photo Maureen I wonder do they ever find a pearl.

If I thank him I'll never hear the end of it .... lol

Lol Megan......

Well captured Milky.....nice one

Thanks Dotty