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Black Oystercatcher Poster
by Deana Glenz
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Black Oystercatcher poster by Deana Glenz. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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The black oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) is restricted in its range, never straying far from shores, in particular favoring rocky shorelines. It... more
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The black oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) is restricted in its range, never straying far from shores, in particular favoring rocky shorelines. It has been suggested that this bird is seen mostly on coastal stretches which have some quieter embayments, such as jetty protected areas. It forages in the intertidal zone, feeding on marine invertebrates, particularly molluscs such as mussels, limpets and chitons. It will also take crabs, isopods and barnacles. It hunts through the intertidal area, searching for food visually, often so close to the water's edge it has to fly up to avoid crashing surf. It uses its strong bill to dislodge food and pry shells open.
The black oystercatcher is a territorial bird during the nesting season, defending a foraging and nesting area in one territory. Some pairs have been recorded staying together for many years. Nests are small bowls or depressions close to the shore in which small pebbles and shell fragments are tossed in with a sideward or back...
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Don Columbus
Congratulations Deana, your work is Featured in "Coastal Water Birds-Shore Birds"!
Don Columbus
Congratulations Deana, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings"!