Sunday, June 15, 2025

Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) - 26Nov2019 & 31May2021

This west coast version of our American Oystercatcher is even more striking in my opinion.  The jet black head contrasts perfectly with the bright orange bill and orbital. This one was hanging out off of Prisoner's Harbor on Santa Cruz Island in California.


And these two flying over the Pacific in Yachats, Oregon.


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