My guess there were 1000 on the beach. These oystercatchers are back from breeding down south in the braided river beds. They feed on shellfish on our beaches
South Island Oystercatcher
Country New Zealand
Location Pakawau, Golden Bay South Island
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity BIF (Bird in Flight), In or By Water
- Created Timestamp02/26/2025 10:21:13
- CameraCanon EOS 7D Mark II
- Aperture13
- Focal Length108
- Iso1000
- Shutter Speed1/1600
- Orientation1
Wow!