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Oystercatcher
They no longer frequent the area because of many surfers and their cars taking over.
Habitat
Beach
Location
Te Awanga, New Zealand
Date taken
25 June 2009
Scientific name
Haematopus unicolor
Equipment used
Canon 50D + Canon zoom lens 100-400
Supporter
Such a beautiful closeup of this Oystercatcher Dick!! Really stands out with that blue sky backdrop buddy.
 
Super capture of old Carrorbeak Dick...Another case of humans taking over wildlife habitats.
 
Opus Editor
Supporter
Wonderful pose, detail, lighting and color ... superb work ... tfs, Dick ...
 
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
What a great picture you've taken of this guy Dick.

We don't have this plumage variation in The Opus, so I'll upload it to the article shortly.

Many thanks for showing him to us lad..
 

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New Zealand, Southern Oceans, Antarctica
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