Oystercatchers

The one on the right has quite a collection of leg bands. The oystercatchers are part of a conservancy project and live in a protected area known as the Goukamma Nature Reserve and Marine Protected Area.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

They are so gorgeous, both their blacks and reds so deep. Posted 10 years ago

Claire Hamilton

Lion

It was suggested that I send the ring details on this bird to the bird ringing unit at Cape Town University which I did. Turns out this bird was initially ringed (rung?) in 2008 close by. So fantastic to know that it is still safe and well 7 years later! Posted 10 years ago

The African oystercatcher

The African oystercatcher or African black oystercatcher, is a large charismatic wader resident to the mainland coasts and offshore islands of southern Africa. This near-threatened oystercatcher has a population of over 6,000 adults, which breed between November and April.

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Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies

Species identified by Claire Hamilton