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American Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

Description:

They are nesting on Sandy Hook, NJ

Habitat:

Beach

Notes:

They are cowards. Unlike other shorebirds, they don't defend their nests too well. They look cool though.

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1 Comment

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 10 years ago

That's a wonderful, minimalist, scrape-nest.

Anthony8
Spotted by
Anthony8

Middletown Township, New Jersey, USA

Spotted on May 24, 2014
Submitted on Jun 3, 2014

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