Thursday, 3 July 2014

African Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus)

These largish black waders are found mostly in South Africa. Mainly in estuaries, coastlines and lagoons.


We see them regularly here, coming and going from their nesting sites or sleeping spots, in groups. You cannot miss the red/orange bill and eye-ring. Here are a few pictures I took at various spots.


Some of the photographs are on mussel colonies and I understand there may be oysters around here too, but not sure.


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Pied Kingfisher

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