Oystercatchers get airborne

Oystercatchers lifting off from the drained boating lake in the park. Every two years the local authority drains the lake through a sluice gate into the harbour. They then leave the gate open for a few days to flush it. At some point during this time, there is usually a littler pick in the mud, which is always fun. There are always small fish in the lake, so every two years some of the birds have a field day, as everything is easier to catch.

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