American Oystercatcher with prey – Nikon D200, handheld, f6.3, 1/1600, ISO 250, Nikkor 80-400mm VR at 400mm, natural light
American Oystercatchers were among my favorite shorebirds to photograph at Fort De Soto County Park’s north beach when I lived in Florida.
Their bright orange bills, pink legs, black & white plumage and bright yellow eyes rimmed in red always fascinated me plus their behavior and distinctive call often amused me.
I photographed this American Oystercatcher as it hunted for prey in the shallow water of a tidal lagoon and was pleased to get this image with a tiny mollusk in its bill.
I’ve been fairly busy recently, I hope to get caught up on thanking you all for the kind comments that you have left on my posts this past week.
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to see more of my American Oystercatcher photos plus facts and information about this species.
Thank you all for your wonderful comments!
Great pic! American Oystercatchers are amazing birds!
The background is a perfect complement for the strong colors of this pretty bird.
Fantastic image, Mia! Every time I travel to Florida, I’ve got my fingers crossed that I will see one of these neat birds in person. So far … to no avail. At least I can view your beautiful Oystercatcher photographs.
I love these somewhat goofy looking birds! The colors in your photo are beautiful, Mia.
Oystercatchers are such neat birds! Excellent photo, Mia!
Excelente captura de este bonito Ostrero americano.Saludos
you ve got it very close, and get a good picture
i ve meet a couple of a similar bird this week end, very nice to watch ☺
Lovely photograph, Mia. It’s a great capture with the mollusk in his bill. I love Oystercatchers and love watching them in the summer. They are wonderful birds; never saw one hunting.
What a beauty, gorgeous image Mia!
Beautiful pic. Lots of great colors on the bird!