Haematopus Ostralegus Palliatus Collection

American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) adult feeding chick, Long Island, New York, USA. June

American oystercatchers (Haematopus palliatus) courting pair performing Piping Display, calling as they walk along together, Fort DeSoto Park, Florida, USA, March

American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) feeding on Calico Clam, shortly after dawn, seashore, Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA. April

American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) chasing after Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) across shoreline. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Two half-grown American oystercatchers (Haematopus palliatus) chicks running along sandy beach. Long Island, New York, USA. June

Adult American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) walking along beach, with chick running and flapping its wings. Long Island, New York, USA. June

American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) female with chick resting on beach, Santiago Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands

American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) feeding, Fort Myers Beach, Gulf Coast, Florida, USA, March

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"Captivating Moments of the American Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus palliatus)" Witness the thrilling chase as an American oystercatcher pursues a Sally lightfoot crab along the enchanting shoreline of Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. On a sandy beach in Long Island, New York, two half-grown American oystercatcher chicks joyfully scamper, leaving their footprints behind in June. A proud adult American oystercatcher strolls along the beach while its eager chick runs and flaps its wings with excitement on Long Island, New York's shores. In Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, an attentive American oystercatcher parent delicately feeds its hungry chick with a Sand crab called Emerita analoga - a heartwarming sight to behold. Backlit by the golden rays of June sunlight on Long Island's beaches, an adult American oystercatcher lovingly nourishes its chick while Topaz AI DeNoise enhances this beautiful moment. Resting peacefully on Santiago Island's beach within Galapagos National Park are a female American oystercatcher and her adorable chick - nature's serene masterpiece. The bond between an adult American oystercatcher and its growing offspring is strengthened through nurturing moments like feeding sessions on Long Island's shores in New York. Get up close and personal with an individual American oystercatcher as it skillfully feeds itself using remarkable precision and gracefulness. Experience love in action as courting pairs of American oystercatchers perform their mesmerizing Piping Display - showcasing their affectionate connection to one another. At dawn's first light, witness the exquisite dining habits of an American oystercatcher feasting upon Calico Clams - truly nature at work.