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Haematopus ostralegus
Because of its large numbers and readily identified behaviour, the Oystercatcher is an important indicator species for the health of the ecosystems where it congregates. Extensive long-term studies have been carried out on its foraging behaviour, in northern Germany, in the Netherlands and particularly on the River Exe estuary in south-west England. These studies form an important part of the foundation for the modern discipline of behavioural ecology.
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Lucky you :-)
Thank you Satyen! With every picture I took, he looked as if he wanted too take of. But as you can see, at the end I was about 25 feet away from him.
Beautiful pics!
Thank you Ava!
Lovely series.