It is a funny bird! It does the same head bobbing that most of the sandpipers do, but maybe not as much :) They are quite brave too and will allow me to get quite close, but I have to go slowly, bit by bit ;)
I captured one of these oystercatchers running full speed at a poor little widgeon that was waddling away and the poking the widgeon in the butt really hard with it's long pointy beak! I was amazed, as was the widgeon :)
They are an interesting bird; When they all start making making their call, you know there's a good chance that they are about to take off as a group, which is always a fun challenge to capture!
Its funny bird.
In Russia, this bird called something like "sandpiper-magpie" :)
It is a funny bird! It does the same head bobbing that most of the sandpipers do, but maybe not as much :) They are quite brave too and will allow me to get quite close, but I have to go slowly, bit by bit ;)
I captured one of these oystercatchers running full speed at a poor little widgeon that was waddling away and the poking the widgeon in the butt really hard with it's long pointy beak! I was amazed, as was the widgeon :)
Thanks @ratel!
Superb images and video @stanleyparker That oyster catcher sure was enjoying his bath.
Thanks @trudeehunter!
Yes, she seemed to be having a good time :) I was hoping she'd give me a nice wing flap at the end and she didn't disappoint!
She was very obliging indeed @stanleyparker and you were in the right place at the right time. Well Done!
I love watching these guys! Nice video!
Thanks @keithboone :)
They are an interesting bird; When they all start making making their call, you know there's a good chance that they are about to take off as a group, which is always a fun challenge to capture!