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Wednesday, April 30, 2008

ABC WEDNESDAY- O IS FOR OYSTERCATCHERS


Oystercatchers are a common site at this time of year on the island. Getting close to photograph them isn't easy though. They tend to be on the move all the time on the ground, mainly along the beach, or the harbour in large groups. Occasionally, the odd one may break from the group and be so engrossed in the the pursuit of food you can snap them. I thought I would take my chance with the fliers above. Even got a patchy blue sky. That's the clearest it's been this year. I took this yesterday. Today the weather is atrocious, as in "great weather for ducks."

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39 comments:

  1. Jane Hards PhotographyApril 30, 2008 at 9:44 AM

    I will get around to your ABC'S today, but it might be later rather than earlier. Bit of a busy day.

    Thanks for dropping by for today, and for all the other comments on my previous posts a big thank you. As a newcommer to to blogging, you have all made me feel very welcome.

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  2. Liz HindsApril 30, 2008 at 9:54 AM

    That's a wonderful mid-air photo. WE see oystercatchers on the local golf course, dipping into the soil.

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  3. DragonstarApril 30, 2008 at 10:16 AM

    That's a beautiful photo! Brilliant! To get an overhead picture like that is wonderful.

    No birds ever co-operate with me - well, except for the occasional robin! I have to resort to very sneaky behaviour. Plants, on the other hand, keep still (unless the wind blows, but it wouldn't do that, would it?)

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  4. Rune EideApril 30, 2008 at 10:21 AM

    A very nice catch - and thank you for the information about a bird that I do not think is exists around here.

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  5. AnonymousApril 30, 2008 at 10:52 AM

    I have never seen this bird before so it was not only a sight to see but an education as well. Thanks for a neat post.

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  6. GordonApril 30, 2008 at 11:01 AM

    Even before I read your text, I thought how difficult it is to photograph birds in flight; a Great photo!

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  7. DinaApril 30, 2008 at 11:18 AM

    Lovely wings in the sky. What a good name--oystercatchers. Thanks for teaching me a new word and a new bird.

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  8. Tanya BreeseApril 30, 2008 at 11:32 AM

    You did a great job on this! Interesting to learn about the oyster catchers!

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  9. FO - 2April 30, 2008 at 11:36 AM

    GREAT photo!!! :)))

    Ida

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  10. Miss_YvesApril 30, 2008 at 12:12 PM

    Great shot !Beautiful sky and movement!
    You really like all kinds of birds !
    Miss Yves

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  11. Lake LadyApril 30, 2008 at 12:43 PM

    Beautful shot! It is difficult to get good shots of busy creatures who fly....great catch. Thanks for stopping by my blogs, too.

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  12. MicheleApril 30, 2008 at 12:45 PM

    OH wow.... I'm loving this shot... it's such a peaceful looking photo of the birds... very nice!!

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  13. imacApril 30, 2008 at 12:52 PM

    Nice O post.

    Please fly over to visit my O.Post.

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  14. JanetApril 30, 2008 at 1:17 PM

    Great catch of these birds!

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  15. AnonymousApril 30, 2008 at 2:28 PM

    Love the name of those birds and you captured them beautifully in the sky! Have a wonderful day...

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  16. KyaniteApril 30, 2008 at 2:46 PM

    That's a cool shot.

    Weather is likewise here today.
    But Blue is less blue, dispite lack of Blue skies - TY for asking!

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  17. AnonymousApril 30, 2008 at 3:25 PM

    Great shot.

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  18. AnonymousApril 30, 2008 at 4:05 PM

    I wonder how did you manage to catch them so well flying!
    A fantastic shot.

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  19. mrsnesbittApril 30, 2008 at 4:36 PM

    Blue sky??? Ohhhhhhhhhh ofcourse, getting ready for our visit! LOL! It is grey here and raining!

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  20. UnknownApril 30, 2008 at 5:03 PM

    Great catch of these Oystercatchers! Happy wednesday.

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  21. Maria VerivakiApril 30, 2008 at 6:26 PM

    very pretty against the violent sky

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  22. NevaApril 30, 2008 at 6:34 PM

    Not like a dream cathcer is it???to funny.
    Neva1
    Neva2

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  23. SuburbiaApril 30, 2008 at 6:45 PM

    Beautiful shot of the oyster catchers.

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  24. Knoxville GirlApril 30, 2008 at 7:09 PM

    Oh! Your ornithological observation is obviously outstanding! I hope to learn to photograph birds in flight as wonderflully as you do.

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  25. AnonymousApril 30, 2008 at 9:17 PM

    Shore birds are the best. Very nice.

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  26. AnonymousApril 30, 2008 at 9:19 PM

    That's a fantastic shot - birds are never as accommodating for me!

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  27. PernilleApril 30, 2008 at 10:33 PM

    Fantastic shot! Wonderful O! I realy love this photo:)

    Sorry I'm late with my comment. Have fun:)

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  28. Destitute RebelApril 30, 2008 at 11:01 PM

    This is a beautiful capture, amazing shot.

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  29. nancyApril 30, 2008 at 11:11 PM

    Great job, catching these guys in flight.
    Nancy

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  30. Diana SApril 30, 2008 at 11:14 PM

    I've never heard of those birds before --cool

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  31. AnonymousMay 1, 2008 at 12:22 AM

    Intresting birds. But I still can't forget your landing seagull...

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  32. KatneyMay 1, 2008 at 4:34 AM

    An interesting name for the bird. I assume that it describes its diet.

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  33. OlivierMay 1, 2008 at 6:32 AM

    superbe photo, ce vol des oiseaux. j'aime beaucoup.

    superb photo, the flight of birds. I like a lot.

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  34. Greyhound GirlMay 1, 2008 at 3:26 PM

    This is a great photo catch for you! Wonderful!

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  35. Louis la VacheMay 1, 2008 at 8:45 PM

    Excellent photo of the birds! Louis will gladly give them his share of the oysters....

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  36. veroMay 1, 2008 at 8:57 PM

    Beautiful blue sky.

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  37. rafMay 1, 2008 at 9:54 PM

    Beautiful shot of the Oystercatchers.
    Did not know that one. I'm familiar with many seabirds of the northern climes, so had to check the bird book. Thanks for sharing.

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  38. Marcos SantosMay 4, 2008 at 12:47 PM

    You succeeded in capturing in detail.
    Great picture!

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  39. Texas TravelersMay 7, 2008 at 6:01 PM

    Great photo. We have to drive about 400 miles to see Oyster-catchers.
    They are a great bird.

    I did a post recently on the American Oyster-catcher (Haemateopus palliatus). See link.

    http://tinyurl.com/5t468s

    I have added you to my "Check it Out - Favorites" Blog roll.

    Troy

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