American Oystercatcher

"A large, boldly patterned bird, the American Oystercatcher is conspicuous along ocean shores and salt marshes. True to its name, it is specialized in feeding on bivalves (oysters, clams, and mussels) and uses its brightly colored bill to get at them."


It was wonderful to get a picture of this female sitting on her nest.  i took the photo from a distance with a telephoto lens so that she was not disturbed.