American Oystercatcher, Haematopus palliatus: Fort Desoto State Park, Florida
Without doubt, the American
Oystercatcher is my favorite shorebird. I love its bright orange bill,
yellow eye, and pied plumage pattern. I was fortunate last spring while
shooting turnstones along the beach at Fort Desoto State Park to spot this
American Oystercatcher further up the beach.
Nikon D800, Nikkor 500mm f/4, 1/2500 second @ f/9
As soon as I saw the bird, I moved in its
direction with the greatest stealth I could muster. Once I was about fifty feet away, I sat on
the beach and let it come to me. It was
so busy probing the sand that it paid no attention to me. I had a great time watching its feeding behavior, but this
perfect portrait pose made my day. I am
really looking forward to getting back to Fort Desoto this coming spring.
Nikon D800, Nikkor 500mm f/4, 1/2500 second @ f/9
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