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

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By Milky


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



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looks like one alright

18 Apr, 2010

 

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

18 Apr, 2010

 

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

18 Apr, 2010

 

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 !

18 Apr, 2010

 

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

18 Apr, 2010

 

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

19 Apr, 2010

 

Lovely photo.

19 Apr, 2010

 

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...

19 Apr, 2010

 

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

19 Apr, 2010

 

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

19 Apr, 2010

 

Lol Megan......

20 Apr, 2010

 

Well captured Milky.....nice one

21 Apr, 2010

 

Thanks Dotty

22 Apr, 2010



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