A west coast specialty, Black Oystercatcher is often seen on headland rocks pounded by surf. Juvenile is identified by the black tip on the orange bill.
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Black Oystercatcher
Bodega Bay, CA
September 13, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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Black Oystercatcher
Bodega Bay, CA
September 13, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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Black Oystercatcher
Coquille Point, Bandon, OR
September 10, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Black Oystercatcher
Point St. George, Crescent City, CA
September 11, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Black Oystercatcher
Coquille Point, Bandon, OR
September 10, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Black Oystercatcher
Point St. George, Crescent City, CA
September 11, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Black Oystercatcher
Coquille Point, Bandon, OR
September 10, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Black Oystercatcher
Point St. George, Crescent City, CA
September 11, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Black Oystercatchers
Coquille Point, Bandon, OR
September 10, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Black Oystercatcher – juvenile
Point St. George, Crescent City, CA
September 11, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Black Oystercatchers
Point St. George, Crescent City, CA
September 11, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Black Oystercatcher – juvenile (note the black bill tip)
Point St. George, Crescent City, CA
September 11, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Black Oystercatchers
Coquille Point, Bandon, OR
September 10, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Black Oystercatcher
Point St. George, Crescent City, CA
September 11, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Black Oystercatcher – juvenile with adult
Coquille Point, Bandon, OR
September 10, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Black Oystercatcher family
Coquille Point, Bandon, OR
September 10, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Black Oystercatcher
Point St. George, Crescent City, CA
September 11, 2008 ©John Schwarz