Monday, 18 April 2016

Noisy Neighbours

A visit to any coastal area, at this time of year especially, will be filled with the sound of many different birds. But a couple you will no doubt hear more than any other are the sound of the Oystercatcher and the Common Redshank.
Conspicuous with its black and white colouration and bright orange bill you can't miss the Oystercatcher, and if you did, their call will make sure you pay attention to it. I find them to be great characters to observe. They're seem to be up to something all the time.



Not quite so noisy and a little duller in appearance, is the Redshank. Still, a beautiful bird and one I enjoy watching whenever I come across one. They too have a distinctive call and usually heard as they zip past you to find a new feeding spot.




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14 comments:

  1. Unknown19 April 2016 at 09:24

    Gorgeous captures especially love the ones with the reflections.

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  2. Coombe Mill - Fiona19 April 2016 at 10:21

    I could happily put up with noisy neighbours like this. Stunning photos #AnimalTales

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  3. NCSue19 April 2016 at 19:35

    Lovely bird photography as always!
    So glad you dropped by to share at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/04/stop-looking-at-me.html

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  4. eileeninmd19 April 2016 at 19:36

    Hello, great photos and birds. The Oystercatcher is one of my favorites and the Redshank is pretty. Have a great day!

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  5. Mary Howell Cromer19 April 2016 at 19:55

    These are wonderful!

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  6. Unknown19 April 2016 at 20:17

    The oystercatcher is always a favorite. They're very handsome birds.

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  7. Neil19 April 2016 at 20:55

    Great photos of the Oystercatcher and Redshank.

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  8. sunshine19 April 2016 at 21:32

    Can imagine that there is a lot of life, great photos and birds.

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  9. A Green and Rosie Life20 April 2016 at 06:48

    Ah - 2 waders I can recognise. Oystercatchers are wonderful and I love the contrast of their range beak and black and white plumage. #AnimalTales

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  10. Rambling Woods20 April 2016 at 19:54

    I wish we lived near the ocean, but I could get down to the Niagara River and Lake Erie... I should really...Love the birdy shots...Michelle

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  11. A Colorful World22 April 2016 at 15:40

    Wonderful photos of these awesome birds!

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  12. chickenruby22 April 2016 at 17:16

    the redshanks beak reminds me of the oyster catchers we used to see in the western cape

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  13. Wally Jones22 April 2016 at 19:52

    Thank you for sharing these terrific images of the Oystercatcher and Redshanks. The coast is really busy with birds this time of year and I hope to be there soon!

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  14. Anonymous26 April 2016 at 19:15

    Perhaps better to see it than to hear it?
    The Redshank is so sweet...

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