Nelson Daily Photo: Resting?

Saturday, February 17, 2007

Resting?

Sorry, I don't know the name of those birds. They are quite common, I think.

13 Mates:

jb said...: Oyster catchers, methinks

If it says "kleep kleep" it'll be one for sure.

http://www.teara.govt.nz/1966/O/Oystercatcher/Oystercatcher/en

There's a really good bird identifier table in Mot between the saltwater baths and the golf course (about where the wreck in the harbour is); 2/17/2007 8:21 AM
angela said...: I was about to guess Oyster Catchers but am not totally sure...
Whatever they are it's a beautiful photo.
Angela; 2/17/2007 9:09 AM
photowannabe said...: Sorry, I don't have a clue either. I like the blurry water in the foreground and the beautiful cloud cover overhead. Nice shot Ben.; 2/17/2007 2:22 PM
Nikon said...: I think they are terns - they have one of the longest migrations of any bird - up to 14,000 miles.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terns; 2/17/2007 6:54 PM
Ben said...: Thank you everyone.
We have black oyster catcher which has a long red beak. I think Nikon is right for this one. Thanks for finding this Nikon.; 2/17/2007 10:18 PM
Piika said...: what a long beach!!! is the tide coming in or going out?; 2/18/2007 5:22 AM
Nikon said...: Thanks Ben, they look like terns.; 2/18/2007 8:13 AM
Memories Catcher said...: Great shot.Beautiful view.Good colors and light.Well done!; 2/18/2007 8:26 AM
Dsole said...: I don't have a idea of their names, but seems to me they're waiting for somebody/something!; 2/18/2007 8:41 AM
Ben said...: Thank you everyone for stopping by!; 2/18/2007 8:52 AM
Jazzy said...: wow that's a stunning view Ben.; 2/19/2007 1:03 PM
Matthieu said...: Resting ? At least your shot is really calming. Well done !; 2/20/2007 10:31 AM
Ben said...: Thanks Guys!; 2/26/2007 7:54 PM

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