Chincoteague Ostercatchers

Sherry Felix

Oystercatchers are such joyful looking birds, The last one may have pried out an oyster,

Two black-and-white shorebirds with long orange beaks standing on a sandy beach.
American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus), Chincoteague 6/7/2025
A bird with black and white plumage and bright orange beak foraging in shallow water, surrounded by green vegetation.
American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus), Chincoteague 6/7/2025
A bird with black and white feathers, an orange beak, and outstretched wings, landing on a green mossy surface while holding a shell in its beak.
American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus), Chincoteague 6/7/2025

4 thoughts on “Chincoteague Ostercatchers”

    • Sherry Felix 2025-07-02 / 7:38 am

      Thanks Derrick. I can imagine hearing one of them say, “It’s your turn to get dinner….”

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