[revs]

I got out around home quite a bit this weekend, a couple of trips to Maplewood, Whytecliff, Ambleside etc. but the only shots of note were the Black Oystercatchers i picked up at my "secret" spot in West Van where i often see Harlequin ducks.













Bonus bird was another Maplewood Spotted Towhee (actually shot last weekend but never posted).



Thanks for looking

[birdergirl]

Beautiful shots Paul. Tack sharp and brilliant light.

Oystercatchers were the first bird I ever photographed. By the way it's nice to have those special "secret spots" that you can just escape too. Nice shot of the cute Towhee too.

Thanks for sharing.
Mel

[SueCoastalObserver]

The close up with his mouthful is amazing! I also really like the kind of wild and crazy shot with three of them all flashing their orange bills. Gorgeous shots Paul, must be a good "secret spot".

[nealdoan]

Nice ones Paul... always love watching these guys...

[quadrakid]

I love the shot of the three oystercatchers,lots going on in that one. The towhee,i wish i could get such clarity.Great stuff.

[Guyzerr]

Yup............. Nice tack sharp shots that's for sure.

[Calidris33]

One of my favourite birds. Lovely shots.

[keithric]

A lovely series, Paul! A species I really miss up here! One feature of these birds that I always marvel at is their 'painted toenails' which we can see best in photo #3. I not a fetishist, believe me (as DT might say), but I do find the Oystercatcher a remarkable bird from top to bottom (despite the plainness in-between).

And a SPTO as a bonus? Now that's really a bonus for us up here this time of year!!

Cheers!