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Oystercatcher


Oystercatcher
Photo Information
Copyright: Joe Kellard (joey) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-30
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 400D (Rebel XTi), Sigma APO 500mm f/4.5 EX DG HSM, Digital ISO-400
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/800 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-01-02 6:49
Viewed: 558
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I photographed this funny-looking bird at Elmley Marsh.

I hope you'll like it!

Oystercatcher - Haematopus ostralegus

Family
Oystercatchers (Haematopodidae)

Overview
The oystercatcher is a large, stocky, black and white wading bird. It has a long, orange-red bill and reddish-pink legs. In flight, it shows a wide white wing-stripe, a black tail, and a white rump that extends as a 'V' between the wings. Because it eats cockles, the population is vulnerable if cockle beds are overexploited. Breeds on almost all UK coasts; over the last 50 years, more birds have started breeding inland. Most UK birds spend the winter on the coast; where they are joined on the east coast by birds from Norway.

Where to see them
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.

When to see them
All year round.

What they eat
Mussels and cockles on the coast; mainly worms inland.

Thanks for looking!
rousettus, red45, jaycee, nglen, eng55, meyerd, Gert-Paassen, LordPotty has marked this note useful
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Hello Joe
Oystercatcher is one of my favourite wader birds. This is really great capture when it roosted on dry sea grasses. Great focus, POV and composition. Nicely framed. Orange-red bill and eye looks very beautiful. Thanks for sharing this pretty bird. best wishes
Ahmet

hello Joe

nice picture
good close to see the details and colors

i like the bird very mutch

greeting lou

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-01-02 7:48]

Hi Joe,you be sure that i like that! The orange and the black of this nice bird are a great specatacle,nothing better to start a 2009's collection..ehehe...have a nice day and thanks for share,Luciano

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  • Rosa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 56 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2009-01-02 8:00]

Hello Joe,
what a capture, what a find, fantastic
Great image and POV
Stunning effects.
Thank You
Have a beautiful day
Rosa

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2009-01-02 9:39]

Hi Joe!

Stylish bird, I like composition on black and red colours which it wears. Slightly disrespectful pose :-) Yes, I like it.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-01-02 10:15]

Hi Joe,

What do you mean funny looking? He's adorable and I love the pose :-) The red-orange beak and eye circle with the dark feathers are wonderful. A terrific close-up, setting and composition.

Jane

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8625] (32146)
  • [2009-01-02 10:39]

Hi Joe. Nice one from the summer. It must have been a good trip to Elmley marsh. I see you were got to use the 500 for this one. good detail and colours . wel ldone TFS.
Nick..

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1138 W: 32 N: 1161] (3574)
  • [2009-01-02 11:39]

Hi Joe,
Beautiful capture of this Oystercatcher.POV,details,framing and pose of bird is perfect.
Thanks for posting.

Hi again Joe, beautiful bird with fine details and splendid colors, great sharpness
very well done
have a good week end, my friend
Silvio

This is an interesting bird...different for sure. Great shot with wonderful details!

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 987 W: 5 N: 2762] (10618)
  • [2009-01-03 7:00]

Hello Joe,
This is a very beautiful picture with very good details and sharpness. TFS

Hi Joe,
an excellent portrait of this breeding Oystectchatcher! How it fixes the viewer, like a poker player, not revealing any emotions. You rendered the black very well, its a delicate balance act between overexposing and underexposing.

Joe, I wish you a happy and successful New Year!
Dietrich

Hello Joe

A fine capture of this oystercatcher.
The oranges are vivid.
Very good detail and sharpness.
The plumage shows well.
Great job.
TFS

Wolf

Hi Joe,
Good shot of this Oystercatcher with low pov.
Beautiful composition and colours.

Gert

Excellent Oystercatcher Joe.
Great compo,colours etc.
Cheers
Steve

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  • smitha Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 323 W: 75 N: 1002] (3753)
  • [2009-01-07 23:08]

Hello Joe,
Red on black! Very attractive.Good picture of the Oystercatcher captured in nice pose with good POV and DOF. Well composed too.
Thanks for the share,
Smitha.

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