Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Patriotic Oystercatchers

Haematopus palliatusAmerican Oystercatchers (Haematopus palliatus) are starting to appear on the coast. Here’s a pair from the weekend.Haematopus palliatusLocal nesters, they make nests on beaches and dunes, which isn’t so good, considering beach crowds, unleashed dogs, four-wheeled vehicles (not at DHB, tho’) and other slings and arrows.

mthew

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2 responses to “Patriotic Oystercatchers”

  1. Paul Lamb

    What makes them patriotic?

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    1. mthew

      B’gosh, they’re American!

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