Oystercatcher, male
The absence of dark “flecks” in the iris of the eyes is a strong indication that this is the male. Several sources refer to a “blunt” beak in males and sharp beak in females, but I could not appreciate a difference between beaks in the shots I captured of this couple.
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Taken on June 12, 2025
Oystercatcher, male
The absence of dark “flecks” in the iris of the eyes is a strong indication that this is the male. Several sources refer to a “blunt” beak in males and sharp beak in females, but I could not appreciate a difference between beaks in the shots I captured of this couple.
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views
50
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12
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Uploaded on June 28, 2025
Taken on June 12, 2025