Black Oystercatcher

During both mornings that I birded at Bandon the beach was experiencing low tide. This made it easier to get out among the rocks and see ocean birds. This Black Oystercatcher posed for me and another photographer while perched up on one of the many volcanic rocks that jut out of the sandy beach and ocean shore.
I love these birds. Their bright red-orange bill and eye-ring with yellow iris and fleshy colored legs with wrinkled joints, keeps me interested for hours.

Black Oystercatcher

My last post of 2010, just before the big ball drops on Times Square (or at least timed delayed for us on the West coast).

A few images of the Black Oystercatchers I saw along with the Black Turnstone at Seal Rock State Park last Monday. I had a lot of fun climbing around on the rocks, trying to stay dry as the waves came splashing in. All-in-all it was a good trip that resulted in some satisfying pictures.

Black Oystercatcher

Black Oystercatchers on a rock adjacent to Colony Rock at Yaquina Head Natural Area. My first ever sighting of these birds. I took many shots, but unfortunately I should have under exposed them a bit as most of the pictures had blown out red bills and pale legs.