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Oystercatcher napping
Pappa Smurf

Oystercatcher napping (Haematopus ostralegus)

Oystercatcher napping
Habitat
Possible to see on almost all coasts of the UK. Look for breeding birds in summer at RSPB coastal reserves. In winter, you can see large numbers on major estuaries, such as Morecambe Bay.
Location
Skomer Island
Date taken
26.06.2015
Scientific name
Haematopus ostralegus
Equipment used
Canon
Three more of the Skomer kind, well captured but Chough are a real challenge, never managed a presentable image myself. Tfs.
Pepe
 
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A beautiful setting to be catching a nap in! Fabulous work PS!!!! Three exceptional posts!!!!
 

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