Haematopus ostralegus
Meriharakka
Haematopus ostralegus by janne.haapa-aho
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Haematopus ostralegus
Meriharakka
Haematopus ostralegus.
Haematopus ostralegus.
Haematopus ostralegus.
On this day one year ago, the weather was just as lovely and warm, and I was on Jæren where I photographed this oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus).
Today I have been out on my bike and in our boat, enjoying all the birdsong and sunshine.
(Tjeld in Norwegian)
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An oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) from Jæren, from a previous spring.
I've seen them, and other species, mating in our neighbourhood already.
And I really hope that it will go even better with their nesting this year, since hunters have killed many blacklisted American minks here recently, who use to raid the bird nests.
(Tjeld in Norwegian)
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Almost two weeks ago, the first few oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus) arrived our neighbourhood, after wintering in probably England, Germany or the Netherlands.
At first they come in small groups, but in March we often have a day or two with really big groups, before they move on.
Yesterday was such a day, and we counted at least 226 oystercatchers on a crowded skerry.
This is from a similar day another year, when nearly 400 oystercatchers filled our skerries.
(Tjeld in Norwegian)
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Today the first six oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus) were back on the skerries in our neighbourhood.
One of the best signs of spring!
This photo is from the archive, from the same area. Today the weather was too bad for photos, but they don't get closer until they have rested for a while anyway.
(Tjeld i nabolaget, in Norwegian)
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A nice memory from the archive, from an early spring day by the beach and campsite in our neighbourhood.
Nearly 400 oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus) came to rest on the rocks and skerries during migration. I spent a memorable evening enjoying the sight and sound of them.
They have been on my top three favourite birds since I was little, and I think it's the only time I've seen this many at once.
They are always many here during migration, and some couples use to nest here during summer.
Last winter we had at least three overwintering individuals as well. And yesterday there were two of them at this same beach. It will be interesting to see if they will stay all winter, now that the first frost has arrived.
(Tjeld in Norwegian)
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Adult Eurasian Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus at Frøya, Norway July 2024.
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@iisalmi, Finland
As I've mentioned before, lots of bird species nest around Tranøy lighthouse in Northern Norway, where we'll arrive for another nice stay in some hours.
The oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus) may be the ones that come the closest, as they have their nests right by the buildings.
I photographed this one on our stay there two years ago.
(Tjeld in Norwegian)
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Meriharakka (Haematopus ostralegus). The Eurasian oystercatcher.
