European Oystercatcher Collection

Discover the captivating world of the European Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus

Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) by the coast, Island of Runde, Norway July

Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) footprints on sand at low tide, Norfolk, England, UK, November

European Oystercatcher Collection: Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) in flight over wildflowers, Great Saltee, Saltee Islands

Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) in flight over wildflowers, Great Saltee, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. May

European Oystercatcher Collection: Eurasian oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) walking over tidal mudflats in low winter

Eurasian oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) walking over tidal mudflats in low winter sunshine. Holy Island (Lindisfarne) tidal mudflats, Northumberland, England, UK. December

European Oystercatcher Collection: Haematopus ostralegus, Eurasian oystercatcher

Haematopus ostralegus, Eurasian oystercatcher
Plate 18 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

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Discover the captivating world of the European Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus). From the rocky coasts of Runde, Norway, where they wade through July waves, to the Saltee Islands off County Wexford, Ireland, where they take flight over vibrant wildflowers in May. Observe their distinctive call and red beak as they leave footprints in the sand of Norfolk, England, UK, in November. Witness their agility on tidal mudflats in winter, and delight in their playful bathing sessions, true testament to the beauty and diversity of coastal Europe.