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Haematopus ostralegus
The Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) also known as the Common Pied Oystercatcher, or (in Europe) just Oystercatcher, is a wader in the oystercatcher bird family Haematopodidae. It is the most widespread of the oystercatchers, with three races breeding in western Europe, central Eurasia, Kamchatka, China, and the western coast of Korea. No other oystercatcher occurs within this area.
Spotted on Apr 6, 2012
Submitted on Apr 16, 2012
2 Comments
Thank you Mary!
Nice flight shots and what a beautiful bird!