Pied Oyster Catchers

Relatively rare here, and taking advantage of the overfull lake for a feed.

thanks for comments

[Denise Wood]

These are beautiful birds! And yes they are not common, but usually in pairs. Terrific capture in all the water :) fav

[Leana Niemand]

Very interesting, they are normally all black, where was this taken?

[Danny G.]

Wonderful capture, fav

[Dione Giorgio]

Beautiful shot, beautiful birds. Love how their eyes have the same colour as their legs.

[Wylie]

@leananiemand HI, the Sooty Oyster catcher is all black. These guys are always like this. thanks for looking!

[Wylie]

@gilbertwood @soboy5 @sangwann thanks for the comments and putting us on the TP. Tricky to get these birds and not to blow out the exposure.

[Rick Schies]

I love their bright orange beaks

[sally agnew]

Great capture, such an attractive bird :)

[Merrelyn]

Great shot.

[Kim]

Wonderful cure of these beautiful birds!

[Amanda]

Very nice! Love that bright splash of color on them

[carol white]

A super capture. Fav!! 😃

[Krista Marson]

beautiful.

[tony gig]

Fabulous capture...Fav

[Susan]

What a cool looking bird. Love the red eyes.

[Yeshanghai]

Great capture

[Paula W]

Pretty birds and I like your choice of framing, the envelope crop works really well.

[Hazel]

Love the distinctive colours and the crop.

[Babs]

Super shot and love their red eyes and bright red beaks.

[Kareen King]

Gorgeous birds! Fav.

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[Margo]

Love this A Fav