• Morrispanorama_fish_eye
    285 posts
    2 years ago

    This American Oystercatcher was feeding on a little sand crab at Nickerson Beach, Long Island, NY.

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    Comments and suggestions welcome,

    Morris

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    JPG, 1.0 MB, uploaded by Morris 2 years ago.

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    JPG, 1.1 MB, uploaded by Morris 2 years ago.

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    JPG, 1.1 MB, uploaded by Morris 2 years ago.

  • Phil1panorama_fish_eye
    3 posts
    2 years ago

    Hi Morris
    It's good to see you publishing your lovely images here - always a treat!
    Phil

  • zurubipanorama_fish_eye
    2 posts
    2 years ago

    Morris, do these jpg's have EXIF data? That was one col feature back at DPR that by hovering the mouse you'd see the exif.

  • Morrispanorama_fish_eye
    285 posts
    2 years ago

    Thank you Phil,

    Now that we have the weekly thread, I'm posting photos there.

    Morris

  • Morrispanorama_fish_eye
    285 posts
    2 years ago

    Hi Zurubi,

    Yes they include EXIF data. I use the Chrome Extension "EXIF QuickView" and have this ability with any photo.

    Morris

  • 707 posts
    2 years ago

    Nice images. Very good details. Why are you not posting in Nature and Wildlife forum? I was looking over there for your pictures.

  • DonCoxpanorama_fish_eye
    280 posts
    2 years ago
  • Morrispanorama_fish_eye
    285 posts
    2 years ago

    Thank you. I have not explored that far yet.

    Morris

  • Morrispanorama_fish_eye
    285 posts
    2 years ago

    That's interesting Don. At Nickerson beach they feed almost exclusively on what we call sand crabs. They are tiny creatures that resemble crabs. Typically they eat them hole unless an arm or leg comes off in the process of catching it.

    Morris

  • DMCOpanorama_fish_eye
    244 posts
    2 years ago

    Looks like the bird had been previously caught…. And banded. Are this a rare species?

  • ChuckEklundpanorama_fish_eye
    6 posts
    2 years ago

    Great sequence Morris. And very interesting bird. I would think an oyster would be mouthful and then some for it. Sand crabs seem a better option as you suggested.

  • Morrispanorama_fish_eye
    285 posts
    2 years ago

    They are not rare or endangered. Ornithologists band birds to learn about there migratory paths and social interactions.

    Morris

  • Morrispanorama_fish_eye
    285 posts
    2 years ago

    Thank you Chuck,

    Morris