Oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus) (C) Maigheach-gheal

NN9539 : Oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus)

taken 7 years ago, 3 km from Milton, Perth And Kinross, Great Britain

Oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus)

This is a large, gregarious and noisy wader that gathers in great flocks to feed on shellfish, for which it has a specially adapted bill. It lays three camouflaged eggs in summer in a bare scrape on the ground.

In Gaelic folklore the Oystercatcher is known as the Gille Bride.

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Grid Square: NN9539, 11 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Maigheach-gheal (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Saturday, 16 April, 2011 (more nearby)
Submitted: Wednesday, 11 January, 2012
Geographical Context: Grassland Wild Animals, Plants and Mushrooms
Bird (from Tags): Oystercatcher
Subject Location: OSGB36: NN 9515 3929 [10m precision]
WGS84: 56:32.0333N 3:42.3830W
Camera Location: OSGB36: NN 9513 3929
View Direction: East-southeast (about 112 degrees)