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The Black Oystercatcher is scarce in Orange County, CA.
The Black Oystercatcher is scarce in Orange County, CA.		 Its large black body blends in with the rocky shoreline.
Its large black body blends in with the rocky shoreline.		 Bill color is red in adults and duller orange with dark tip in juveniles.
Bill color is red in adults and duller orange with dark tip in juveniles.
I was fortunate to watch SIX birds at Crystal Cove on January 3, 2008.
I was fortunate to watch SIX birds at Crystal Cove on January 3, 2008.		 The Black Oystercatchers preened,
The Black Oystercatchers preened,		 and picked limpets and other sealife off the rocks.
and picked limpets and other sealife off the rocks.
One gave loud whistles and crouched with head down and tail up
One gave loud whistles and crouched with head down and tail up		 After an hour, all six flew off.
After an hour, all six flew off.		 Look for Black Oystercatchers in fall and winter from Corona del Mar to Laguna Beach.
Look for Black Oystercatchers in fall and winter from Corona del Mar to Laguna Beach.

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Teresa 08-Jan-2008 05:30
Thank you for sharing your time away, complete with fab fotos! What was that one doing with the loud whistles and crouching? Kind of a weird time to be courting. For birds. I loved loved the fotos, thanx again.
lena 07-Jan-2008 22:35
The photos are great. Always a treat to see oyster catchers.
Guest 07-Jan-2008 05:13
Fantastic! Glad you had a wonderful time for reflection and relaxation!
Is the sand out of your toes yet??
julie
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