Haematopus fuliginosus

Sooty Oystercatcher at Port Macquarie, NSW

Haematopus fuliginosus at Port Macquarie, NSW - suppressed
Haematopus fuliginosus at Port Macquarie, NSW - suppressed
Haematopus fuliginosus at Port Macquarie, NSW - suppressed
Haematopus fuliginosus at Port Macquarie, NSW - suppressed
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Haematopus fuliginosus 27 Mar 2025 Liam.m
Haematopus fuliginosus 26 Mar 2025 CarbonAI
Haematopus fuliginosus 26 Mar 2025 NJ

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7 x sooty Oyster catchers wading on shore line, listed as vulnerable in nsw. Photos are very poor but 100% positive ID through binoculars, with an unmistakable jet black Oyster catcher with bright orange bill and eyes, and pink/coral legs.

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