Wednesday, 11 February 2015

Wild Bird Wednesday 135 - Pied Oystercatcher

As I was getting the images ready for this post it struck me as rather remarkable that I have managed to string together 135 consecutive weeks of Wild Bird Wednesdays!

So, I'm going to cut myself some slack this week and just post some pictures of one of my favourite birds - The Pied Oystercatcher from my recent trip to Tasmania.  No taxonomy.  No attempts at artful phrases.  Just pictures and a hope that you will continue to join in.  SM








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40 comments:

  1. eileeninmd11 February 2015 at 03:02

    Hi Stewart, the Oystercatcher is one of my favorite birds. So I am always happy to see them, thanks for sharing and hosting.. Have a happy week ahead!

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  2. TexWisGirl11 February 2015 at 03:03

    very cool birds. and thanks, always, for hosting!

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  3. Findlay Wilde11 February 2015 at 03:18

    I am really glad that you have shared pictures of the Pied Oystercatcher, it's such a cool looking bird.

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  4. Carletta11 February 2015 at 03:26

    Such lovely coloring. I always think of them as being in black and white formalwear. :) Their bright beaks and feet make them stand out even more.
    Thanks for always being the gracious host!

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  5. FAB11 February 2015 at 03:31

    Super series of images Stewart.

    I saw a few of their European cousins today but unlike you never close enough for any photos.

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  6. Mary Howell Cromer11 February 2015 at 03:40

    We so appreciate you Stewart and as always your post is grand. Happy week~

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  7. Maude Lynn11 February 2015 at 03:44

    He's a beauty!

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  8. Adam Jones11 February 2015 at 03:52

    I always enjoy the sight and sounds of the Oystercatcher.

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  9. DeniseinVA11 February 2015 at 05:15

    Beautiful birds, great captures Stewart.

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  10. Sharon Wagner11 February 2015 at 05:15

    That's a lot of birds. I hope to see another 135 from Australia!

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  11. mick11 February 2015 at 05:57

    Who needs words with beautiful birds and great photos like that?!!!

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  12. A Colorful World11 February 2015 at 06:16

    Nice shots, Stewart! He looks like he is slurping spaghetti! :-)

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  13. Mary Hone11 February 2015 at 07:06

    They are great. That must be fun to watch them eating.

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  14. Unknown11 February 2015 at 07:59

    Handsome birds. Thanks for hosting, Stewart!

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  15. Andrea @ From The Sol11 February 2015 at 08:07

    A confused Pied Oystercatcher ... for that is surely not an oyster he is hanging on to for dear life. Doesn't take away from what a handsome bird he is, but maybe you should have given him a hand and helped him find a real oyster.
    I have to admit I miss your pertinent comments and apropos banter, but I do agree after 135 weeks in a row, you are entitled to a bit of a break. And, not to worry, we will still be around next week and the next and the next. You will have to try harder if you want us to go away, Ha! Be well, Stewart.

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  16. Anonymous11 February 2015 at 08:09

    Beautiful birds! Thanks so much for hosting, Stewart.

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  17. Author R. Mac Wheeler11 February 2015 at 09:02

    Of course. Why wouldn't we continue to drop by. We're here for the birds/photography, after all *wink*

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  18. Brian King11 February 2015 at 10:33

    Love theses guys with their long bills and bright eyes!

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  19. Spare Parts and Pics11 February 2015 at 10:37

    Beautiful shots, Stewart. No artful phrases necessary!

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  20. Linda W.11 February 2015 at 11:14

    Look at that beak! Nice photos.

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  21. Kenneth Cole Schneider11 February 2015 at 11:55

    Relax and enjoy the ride-- we all are! Nice shots of the Boystercatcher!

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  22. Lovable Derek11 February 2015 at 13:56

    I can see why the Pied Oystercatcher is a favourite with you. You've taken some superb photos of it.

    Well done for keeping Wild Bird Wednesday active for so long. I've known friends who couldn't stay married for that long!

    WBW is a great meet-up. Long may it continue. Thanks for hosting.

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  23. Karen11 February 2015 at 16:02

    Neat looking birds!

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  24. Lee11 February 2015 at 18:07

    I do so love the oystercatchers..."Wong" birds as they're called on Fraser Island.

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  25. Breathtaking11 February 2015 at 18:25

    Hello Stewart!:)Great pictures of the Oystercatcher, I like the one with the worm.

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  26. Irma11 February 2015 at 19:02

    Beautiful images of this Oystercatcher, Stewart.
    Best regards, Irma

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  27. Margaret Birding For Pleasure11 February 2015 at 19:14

    HI Stewart I am sure we all appreciate the work you put into hosting WBW and personally I say a big THANKS. These are lovely birds and great shots of them. Have a wonderful week.

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  28. Hootin Anni11 February 2015 at 21:59

    Lovin' it!!
    And congrats on the over 100 WBW linking days! That's amazing.

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  29. This N That11 February 2015 at 23:34

    Beautiful images! Cool birds. Thanks for hosting.

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  30. EG CameraGirl11 February 2015 at 23:50

    I like the bird's colouring!

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  31. Rohrerbot12 February 2015 at 02:24

    I completely understand:) Beautiful shots of a cool shorebird. Congrats!

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  32. Sallie (FullTime-Life)12 February 2015 at 04:51

    I love this bird! Thank you so much for hosting.

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  33. jp@A Green Ridge12 February 2015 at 06:00

    What a great bird to get pictures of, Stewart...such a dainty looking critter!...:)JP

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  34. Inspired By June12 February 2015 at 11:24

    What an interesting bird, Stewart! Congrats on 135!

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  35. Susan12 February 2015 at 13:39

    I love the colors of this bird. Attractive. Thanks for sharing your wonderful shots!

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  36. Christian Perrin12 February 2015 at 15:25

    Everybody loves Oystercatchers! These action shots are particularly appealing! Thank you for being such a consistent, dedicated host.

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  37. Rick (Ratty)12 February 2015 at 18:18

    He's a beautiful bird. I love the black and white colors, and especially those red eyes.

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  38. Rustic Vintage Country12 February 2015 at 21:42

    They are great photos!

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  39. Linda13 February 2015 at 06:11

    Lovely oyster catcher photos. We saw them on our trip to British Columbia, Canada but we don't see them in our province of Ontario.

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  40. Hannah14 February 2015 at 22:28

    I would not get to see these adorable colorful birds without your lovely photos. They are such characters!

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