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South Island Pied Oystercatcher
flossiepip

South Island Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus finschi)

King of the shell heap!
Habitat
Harbour
Location
Pahi
Date taken
2014
Scientific name
Haematopus finschi
Equipment used
Canon SX50
Staff member
Opus Editor
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He's lovely Tom. Standing so nicely and you've great eye contact too.

Thanks lad.
 
the king indeed tom with this great capture.many tfs this super image and bird.all the best margaret.
 
You sure titled this one right. This is so clear and sharp with such beautiful lighting, well done.

Vicki
 
Super capture of the Oystercatcher Tom, I have two of them here on the beach at Te Awanga!!
Dick.
 
King indeed! And as opposed to human kings, he probably built a good deal of that shell castle himself |=)|
 
Very beautiful Oystercatcher capture. Wonderful light, detail and contrast. Well exposed !!
 

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New Zealand, Southern Oceans, Antarctica
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