this wee bird is on a mission for something to eat. He kept putting his beak in the sand then continued to march forward. I never seen this bird before so I have no idea what it is. I'm sure that somebody will know.
I had never heard of oystercatchers. Apparently they used to be called "sea pie". According to wikipedia nearly all species of oystercatchers are monogamous. How about that?!!
Hello, the Oystercatcher with it's carrot shaped beak is one of my favorite shorebirds. Great sighting and photos, Bill! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your day and weekend!
If it was older, I said it's a bird whose beak has peaked. Sadly, it reminds me of the orange-headed monster in the White House, but this is an orange-beaked cutie in Moville's waters. No comparison.
It's an oystercatcher? Who knew? How come I didn't know that and you didn't know that. Obviously, Bill, our education has been sorely lacking! :)
Hi Bill, that's an Eurasian Oystercatcher. It visits Africa between December and March. We have the Africa Black Oystercatcher. Thanks for this interesting post. Jo
Funny guy !
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend, Bill !
I can't help you but SC is typing the answer already. Nice photos!
ReplyDeleteIts an oyster catcher. In dutch a scholekster and very common here so I knew that one at once.
ReplyDeleteHi Bill.
ReplyDeleteNice picture
Groettie from Patricia.
I’m sure that was fun to watch! It looks all business trying to find breakfast!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Lindas e belas fotografias.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e bom fim-de-semana.
Andarilhar
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Livros-Autografados
Beautiful creature. The long beak is perfect for the sand and is a great colour! Love the bird photos!
ReplyDeleteAn oyster catcher - he missed the oyster restaurant off the picture to the right.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I had never heard of oystercatchers. Apparently they used to be called "sea pie". According to wikipedia nearly all species of oystercatchers are monogamous. How about that?!!
ReplyDeleteHello, the Oystercatcher with it's carrot shaped beak is one of my favorite shorebirds. Great sighting and photos, Bill! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your day and weekend!
ReplyDeleteHello Bill!
ReplyDeleteGreat captures and photos of the beautiful Oystercatcher!
Lovely birds!
Have a lovely weekend!
Dimi...
It's amazing how much life thee must be in the sand for these birds.
ReplyDeleteYes, Oystercatchers, we see them here too at the coastline. Their sound is very loud!
ReplyDeleteExcellent capture. We have a Black Oystercatcher out this way on the coast. Love that beak
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we see a few of these gorgeous guys on the rivers around these parts.
ReplyDeleteIf it was older, I said it's a bird whose beak has peaked. Sadly, it reminds me of the orange-headed monster in the White House, but this is an orange-beaked cutie in Moville's waters. No comparison.
ReplyDeleteIt's an oystercatcher? Who knew? How come I didn't know that and you didn't know that. Obviously, Bill, our education has been sorely lacking! :)
He looks quite serious in his task.
ReplyDelete...he looks a bit like some of the shore birds here.
ReplyDeleteA very cute little guy going about his business. I had not heard of oyster catchers before.
ReplyDeleteHi Bill, that's an Eurasian Oystercatcher. It visits Africa between December and March. We have the Africa Black Oystercatcher. Thanks for this interesting post. Jo
ReplyDeleteHope his belly is full to the brim....pretty bird.
ReplyDeleteI like this red nose.
ReplyDeleteYour previous photos are also so nice.
Hugs
You were right to expect someone to know what that was, Bill! ;-)
ReplyDeleteA very nice bird. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteMooie vogel / nice bird.
ReplyDeleteLovely captures. I'm glad someone knew what it was.
ReplyDeleteThe orange bill really stands out in the photos. Glad we have birders blogging to help educate us.
ReplyDeleteI see that readers have identified the big-nosed bird!
ReplyDeleteEurasian Oystercatcher - great shots and great bird to encounter.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you got lots of help with the id...so very beautiful! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots! It's an oystercatcher! I've never seen one in real life either, but see them sometimes here on the blogs. Have an awesome weekend!
ReplyDeleteIt is an awesome little bird. I wouldn't have been able to help with the ID, but looks like you have plenty of help. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteHe's really striding out in the first shot ... I half expected him to do the splits in the next frame!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely no oyster catcher birds here, I wonder if he found any?
ReplyDeleteWell isn't it a busy bird Bill.. an oystercatcher, not seen one before either, love it's long orange beak, so useful I'm sure ☺
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