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American Oystercatcher
STEFFRO1

American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus)

These guys seam to live on Goat Island a stones throw from the marsh walk in Murrells Inlet, SC. Yes those are oyster shells!! lol!
Habitat
Island in the inlet
Location
Murrells Inlet, SC
Date taken
4/14/2015
Scientific name
Haematopus palliatus
Equipment used
Nikon D800 with 80-400mm Nikkor lens
A fabulous double capture of these beautiful Oystercatchers, Robert !!! Thanks for sharing.
 
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I always struggled with the b/w contrast with these guys, especially in bright sun on a white surface.

How well you've handled the exposure on this shot Bob. Such lovely birds. I love this image - many thanks my friend.
 
What a lot of oyster shells! A very nicely composed shot, Robert.
 
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Lol, now that is a heap of oysters this pair has caught! Excellent double capture of these beauties Bob!!!
 

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