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Oystercatcher
mali

Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus)

This poor bird had something drastically wrong with its right foot, but was still able to forage OK.
Habitat
Coastal
Location
Brownsea Island, Dorset
Date taken
08/03/2015
Scientific name
Haematopus ostralegus
Equipment used
Nikon D7100 & Sigma 500mm prime
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Lovely shot and setting Mali, many tfs and I saw one last year with fishing line around one of its legs.
 
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Oh nice one mate!!! What a super feeding pose this is.... very well done Mali.
 
How beautiful this image is, but it is sad to see the state of his leg, Mali !!! Thanks for sharing.
 
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Oh my, it sure does have a problem doesn't it. A great image Cuz.
 
Oh dear; glad to see he's not hindered in any way, mali. A nice behavioural shot.
 

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