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Monday, July 26, 2010

The Eurasian Oystercatcher

Every so often as the mood strikes me (or I am bored at work:-)) I review some of the images that I have taken in the past. The above image is of an Oystercatcher taken on Flatey Island in Iceland. The Oystercatcher or Haematopus Ostralagus are obvious and noisy plover-like birds, with black and white plumage, red legs and strong broad red bills used for smashing and prying open mollusks such as mussels, or finding earthworms. Despite its name, oysters do not form a significant part of its diet.

Thought you would like to know, just in case you are a contestant on "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader??

Live well and prosper.

Dennis

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  1. We thousands of readers love to know all interesting knowledge you share with us. Thank you! I am very impressed by your quick and correct answer when we watched the program "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" together. I guess you are definitely smarter than 5th grader!
    Rosie

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