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Uploaded: 05/30/11 1:36 PM GMT
Toreapango
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I thought maybe those of you interested in birds may find this of interest :)
The Variable Oystercatcher (Haematopus unicolor, torea or toreapango)is found only in New Zealand.
It is also known as the Black Oystercatcher, measures 48 centimetres and weighs 725 grams.
Once in serious decline, they are now protected. They live for up to 27 years. Taken with Canon 450D.

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::tigger3
05/30/11 2:00 PM GMT
Lyn, I think this is a wonderful capture, and how neat that you were able to spot this beautiful bird, and capture it so well. I'm so glad they are protected, and what a life span they have.
Tigs♥ =^..^=

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::casechaser
05/30/11 2:15 PM GMT
The water looks like it may be a bit chilly for this Oystercatcher! Very interesting beak on him.
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::0930_23
05/30/11 2:25 PM GMT
Cool shot LE. It certainly is black.

TicK


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Cameras are like people--sometimes they lose focus.
::Dunstickin
05/30/11 2:38 PM GMT
Not many oyster's in there for it!...

Good capture though
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::cynlee
05/30/11 4:54 PM GMT
They must find the conditions of NZ so amenable to their life styles that they feel no need to migrat. Great shot!
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::Ramad
05/30/11 5:27 PM GMT
There are oyster catchers here too but they have a white underbelly. Nice shot of the bird standing in the water searching for ... oysters :)
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::corngrowth
05/30/11 5:36 PM GMT
---measures 48 centimetres and weighs 725 grams---

Is this an estimate or do you know this for sure, Lyn? LOL!

Love this capture of this black 'fisher'.

Regards, Cornelius.
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.elektronist
05/30/11 6:34 PM GMT
Nice capture of this interesting bird, in the texture of water and waves.

Tanju
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::SEFA
05/30/11 9:59 PM GMT
What a beautiful bird! Love the red contrasting color against the black. A beautiful capture!
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::Inkeri
05/30/11 10:28 PM GMT
A Fantastic photo of this Beautiful bird,Eve.
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.scorpie
05/31/11 1:20 PM GMT
Great post, so glad to hear they are being protected.
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::allisontaylor
06/01/11 1:35 PM GMT
Very nicely composed, surrounded by the moving surf. Interesting informative narrative. A pleasure to see and learn about distant wildlife species.
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