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American Oystercatcher
Stanley Jones

American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus)

American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus subsp. palliatus) Adult. Sexes similar. San Luis Pass, Brazoria County, Texas, USA. Situated on the south-western end of Galveston Island, barrier island. Gulf of Mexico on the exposed side and West Bay on the sheltered side.
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Habitat
Galveston Island a barrier island. Gulf of Mexico on the exposed side and West Bay on the sheltered side.
Location
San Luis Pass, Brazoria County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
May 2015
Scientific name
Haematopus palliatus
Equipment used
Canon
mali
Two super captures Stan...Looks like old Carrotbeak has been doing a spot of probing.
 
flossiepip
Outstanding Stanley, superb colours from bill to tail and wonderful details and setting too.
 

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