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Haematopus palliatus


Haematopus palliatus
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Copyright: Jim White (jmirah) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 506 W: 5 N: 1135] (4665)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-13
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D90, Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR, 67mm UV filter
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/320 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): aquatic birds! [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-10-16 2:34
Viewed: 186
Points: 18
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American Oystercatcher
Haematopus palliatus

Info on the American Oystercatcher

The American Oystercatcher is a large, conspicuous shorebird, common in coastal salt marshes and sand beaches throughout the central part of its range. One of the few birds to specialize on bivalve mollusks living in saltwater, this species is completely restricted to marine habitats. Two races breed in North America—the eastern nominate race along the Atlantic coast from Massachusetts south, and a second race along the Pacific coast from northwestern Baja California south. While the eastern race has been studied both in winter and during the breeding season, the biology of the western race is poorly known. Eastern oystercatchers regularly winter in large flocks, from Virginia south along the Atlantic coast.

Although this oystercatcher inhabits coastal areas where human encroachment, habitat loss, and destruction are threats, the recent establishment of large coastal reserves (particularly in Virginia and North Carolina) helps to protect the center of its abundance. This species adapts well to dredge spoil islands, and is often the most common breeder in such locations. Its future success, however, depends on its coexistence with humans in salt marshes and dunes areas, and possibly on the mitigation of factors affecting any rise in sea level.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3813 W: 190 N: 11346] (34981)
  • [2009-10-16 4:04]

Hello Jim,
A very fine capture of the American Oystercatcher. I am surprised how brown the plumage is!
Excellent low lateral POV, sharpness and lighting that shows it up well against the OOF natural BG.
Thanks and have a good weekend,
Ivan

The rock in the BG "hides" the natural contours of the Oystercatcher a little Jim, but still a splendid lateral capture from down below which displays the salient features of the bird rather nicely against the OOF BG. TFS and cheers,
Mehmet

Hello Jim,
Nice lovely picture you have posted.
I liked the play of light and colors
in this picture.
Greetings
Nazir

Bella imagen de este ave que parece andar con sigilo seguramente para cazar algun animalillo
Buen trabajo
un saludo

hello Jim
the impressively close up scene is very beautiful,the environment and the composition,very good output on details and colours!
TFS thanks for sharing
Nasos

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8623] (32138)
  • [2009-10-16 13:04]

Hi Jim. I must say i have never seen this bird before so thanks for posting it on TN. Taken with good detail and natural colours in the feathers. With a good side view. well taken TFS.
Nick..

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5578] (18516)
  • [2009-10-16 22:52]

Hi Jim,
Wonderful shot of this American Oystercatcher and I like this natural setting. Very neat and sharp image and you have captured it in a fine pose. Excellent light and exposure handling with perfect POV and DOF. The composition is superb. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hello Jim
interesting capture of this very beautiful bird taken in his natural habitat, wonderful sunlight and colors, i love the sharp details of this superb plumage
a very great composed image
Have a nice sunday
Jacqueline

Hi Jim

Great shot of this oystercatcher, not many shots of him on TN. This one is a beauty. Excellent sharpness and composition.

chris

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