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American Oystercatcher
Stanley Jones

American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus)

American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus subsp. palliatus) Adult. Sexes similar. San Luis Pass, Brazoria County, Texas, USA. Situated on the south-western end of Galveston Island, barrier island. Gulf of Mexico on the exposed side and West Bay on the sheltered side.
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Habitat
Galveston Island a barrier island. Gulf of Mexico on the exposed side and West Bay on the sheltered side.
Location
San Luis Pass, Brazoria County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
May 2015
Scientific name
Haematopus palliatus
Equipment used
Canon
carann
A fabulous detailed close-up of this handsome Carrotbeak, Stanley !!! Thanks for sharing.
 
delia todd
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What a great picture this is Stanley. Your boys seem to have a much bigger and stronger bill than our guys do.
 
bru.b
Great angle, detail and colours. A splendid portrait of this beautiful Oystercatcher, Stanley !
 
S K Gudi
That bill is endless. Cracking close up shot of this colorful beauty, Stanley!! tfs.
 

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