American Oystercatcher

Gallery: AvianPosted January 12, 20184,507 views6 comments

Oystercatcher? I'm always amused by the name, as though they have to chase bivalves down the beach. But truth is they are quite well adapted for dispatching the tasty treats. This is the first of several, and in less than two minutes this became a hearty meal. Shot a few years ago on Mullet Key in Tampa Bay.

E-5 ZD 300 F2.8 +EC-20 Wimberley I, ISO 400 1/1500 f5.7 0EV

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on January 13, 2018 at 8:46 PM

Hi Bill,

The colors are very nice and you captured this guy getting ready for the clam bake. Well done......................Jim

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on January 14, 2018 at 10:51 AM

As often as I have seen Oystercatchers, I have never seen them actually "catch", open and eat an oyster. With two hands and an oyster knife, I still have a bit of trouble opening an oyster! Good capture of an enlightening moment.

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Comment posted by David Bogener on January 14, 2018 at 12:04 PM

Excellent. Good angle, color, light and detail.

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Comment posted by Robert Strickland on January 14, 2018 at 12:30 PM

Great Light and Action as he is getting his lunch, Nicely Done

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Comment posted by David Schoen on January 14, 2018 at 1:55 PM

I really like the color and contrast in this one. Nice action. Well composed. There's a lot to like about this picture.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 14, 2018 at 5:56 PM

Great pose and an excellent job on the exposure, Bill.

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