tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post2682625560663672668..comments2024-03-17T18:35:29.174+11:00Comments on Paying Ready Attention - Photo Gallery: Wild Bird Wednesday 31 - Pied Oystercatchers.Stewart Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-35608587389556448292013-02-19T21:38:10.659+11:002013-02-19T21:38:10.659+11:00Delightful birds! Those red beaks are just spectac...Delightful birds! Those red beaks are just spectacular. I have a soft spot for noisy waders too :) Just lie down on the beach and observe them go about their routine. What bliss! Gowrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10487361749673875224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-23998139221466556152013-02-16T05:04:06.319+11:002013-02-16T05:04:06.319+11:00A fabulous bird! I love the striking colors, blac...A fabulous bird! I love the striking colors, black white and orange.A Colorful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890388727784255219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-79189917227094336312013-02-15T14:52:27.126+11:002013-02-15T14:52:27.126+11:00Interesting little crabs, just the right bite-size...Interesting little crabs, just the right bite-size for lunch. The Oystercatcher is rather unique!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-6617059476466683132013-02-15T10:30:11.564+11:002013-02-15T10:30:11.564+11:00They are really funny to watch (the ones we see in...They are really funny to watch (the ones we see in Oregon are much the same). I'll be back next week I hope.Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-22918924074690270972013-02-14T23:52:18.782+11:002013-02-14T23:52:18.782+11:00Beautiful birds. Thanks for the WBW invitation. ...Beautiful birds. Thanks for the WBW invitation. Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178210940645049009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-74308447598996991452013-02-14T20:50:42.746+11:002013-02-14T20:50:42.746+11:00Hi Stewart. The Oystercatchers do look like they ...Hi Stewart. The Oystercatchers do look like they would be great fun to observe. They are beautiful too! The image of the Soldier Crabs is really neat too. Happy week~Mary Howell Cromerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473298562829352582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-34956869528910833812013-02-14T20:22:41.217+11:002013-02-14T20:22:41.217+11:00Full series of pictures are very beautiful...Full series of pictures are very beautiful...Vineeta Yashsavihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17478215978379907361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-80424826902062320962013-02-14T14:50:09.801+11:002013-02-14T14:50:09.801+11:00Stewart, this is a really nice series!
I love seei...Stewart, this is a really nice series!<br />I love seeing these guys on the beach.<br />Looks like both your family and the Oystercatcher's enjoyed crabbing!<br /><br />-Regards, WallyWally Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121368850135565674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-43668233124547315162013-02-14T14:45:50.835+11:002013-02-14T14:45:50.835+11:00Love the oyster catchers, what a beautiful coloure...Love the oyster catchers, what a beautiful coloured beak. Enjoyed seeing the soldier crabs too.Gillian Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283601772483708539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-10275863302317493672013-02-14T12:51:57.113+11:002013-02-14T12:51:57.113+11:00Those are some really neat shots. What fun lookin...Those are some really neat shots. What fun looking birds too.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992626996077874832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-86968262131695672882013-02-14T11:54:12.175+11:002013-02-14T11:54:12.175+11:00They really are beautiful. The beaks and eyes esp...They really are beautiful. The beaks and eyes especially.<br /><br /><br /> Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573262524755768643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-79177325618279337192013-02-14T07:44:34.890+11:002013-02-14T07:44:34.890+11:00What a beautiful bird - I'm familiar with the ...What a beautiful bird - I'm familiar with the North American oystercatchers, but yours are brilliant!<br /><br />I know what you mean about being too passionate to be objective about a species. I try really hard to remain objective when I talk (or teach) about wolves or coyotes, but I'm sure my partiality bleeds through...Cynthia M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08348715427934806194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-87130261971379961902013-02-14T06:04:20.697+11:002013-02-14T06:04:20.697+11:00They are an interesting bird! I love how they line...They are an interesting bird! I love how they line up near one another when the wind is blowing and all face into the wind bent forward! That looks funny!Gemma Wisemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466540188839321484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-64285405852588403052013-02-14T05:04:02.103+11:002013-02-14T05:04:02.103+11:00Hi Stewart,
What gorgeous birds! Their beaks are...Hi Stewart,<br /><br />What gorgeous birds! Their beaks are such an unique color. Thank you for sharing your photos with us and for hosting.Donna Heberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510395666314072728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-30233617726136959362013-02-14T05:01:00.614+11:002013-02-14T05:01:00.614+11:00What interesting looking birds! I love how bright ...What interesting looking birds! I love how bright their beaks are. Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-42217071389816529962013-02-14T01:26:07.059+11:002013-02-14T01:26:07.059+11:00Wonderful captures. I especially loved their brigh...Wonderful captures. I especially loved their bright beaks!! Its always good to come around your blog, have a lovely day Stewart :)Artihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14606566484548310912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-57567554425761121432013-02-13T23:40:02.370+11:002013-02-13T23:40:02.370+11:00Great birds, they look like they would be fun to s...Great birds, they look like they would be fun to sit an watch for hours!KristiBowmanDesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10015584159659853422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-80748117968940723452013-02-13T23:35:12.206+11:002013-02-13T23:35:12.206+11:00With all these great images of the Oystercatchers ...With all these great images of the Oystercatchers you captured your smile should be a mile wide.<br /><br />Awesome series of shots, Stewart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-41966307657646053082013-02-13T22:56:30.105+11:002013-02-13T22:56:30.105+11:00The photos are fantastic esp. their red beaks are ...The photos are fantastic esp. their red beaks are stunning! First time hearing about this bird species. Jeevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14063201530500784222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-61493992368471660362013-02-13T22:52:14.148+11:002013-02-13T22:52:14.148+11:00Just saw your comment Stewart. I think we overlapp...Just saw your comment Stewart. I think we overlapped in the ether. Yes, cannon netting is the answer to your question. Phil Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846400106748443969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-54153951786671203082013-02-13T22:49:14.241+11:002013-02-13T22:49:14.241+11:00I'll bet those lads and lasses remind you of h...I'll bet those lads and lasses remind you of home too Stewart. Not too dofferent are they but yours have a striking leg colour. Thanks for hosting the gallery again.Phil Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846400106748443969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-25845692215308355262013-02-13T19:25:18.252+11:002013-02-13T19:25:18.252+11:00I really like Oyster Catchers and crabbing, so a p...I really like Oyster Catchers and crabbing, so a perfect post for me to enjoy. From FindlayFindlay Wildehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12697309393957070336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-72957728264086559002013-02-13T17:32:04.193+11:002013-02-13T17:32:04.193+11:00Great photos of the Pied Oycs - especially the one...Great photos of the Pied Oycs - especially the one with the crab. mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-47697893764683854692013-02-13T11:04:13.168+11:002013-02-13T11:04:13.168+11:00I love those colorful beaks and eyes!I love those colorful beaks and eyes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-5696355069553469872013-02-13T09:38:50.298+11:002013-02-13T09:38:50.298+11:00Great photos Stewart!Lovely birds!Interesting post...Great photos Stewart!Lovely birds!Interesting post too!!Hope you have a lovely day!<br />Dimi..DIMIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08261333259454936529noreply@blogger.com