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Black Oystercatcher - Vancouver, Stanely Park, 3rd Beach
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Black Oystercatcher - Vancouver, Stanely Park, 3rd Beach (Haematopus bachmani)

During this time of year, there is usually a small flock of these birds between Second and Third Beach - usually between 8 and 12 of them. Pretty hard to spot though - have to watch for movement amoung the rocks and mussels.
Habitat
Rocky marine shorelines
Location
Stanley Park, west shoreline
Date taken
Dec 08
Scientific name
Haematopus bachmani
Equipment used
Canon 50D; 100-400mm

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North America
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Shiprock
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