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Haematopus fuliginosus
The Sooty Oystercatcher is a species of oystercatcher. Females larger and has longer, thinner bills. Males have shorter, thicker bills. So presuming these are a pair. Enjoying a feed along the shore line.
A wading pair of birds, at a surf beach. Putting there bills into the sand trying to get a feed as he waves are coming in and out.
Spotted on Sep 9, 2012
Submitted on Nov 18, 2012
3 Comments
What interesting birds!
Cheers! Will Do!
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