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Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) adult, breeding plumage, standing on drystone wall
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Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) adult, breeding plumage, standing on drystone wall
Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) adult, breeding plumage, standing on drystone wall, Sumburgh Head RSPB Reserve, Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, June
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Media ID 10390801
© FLPA/Paul Sawer
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Feathered Fashionista - This Eurasian Oystercatcher Rocks the Breeding Plumage on a Drystone Wall in Scotland!
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. In this stunning snapshot captured by FLPA photographer Paul Sawer, we witness the epitome of avian style and coastal charm. Meet our fabulous feathered friend, an adult Eurasian Oystercatcher flaunting its vibrant breeding plumage against the picturesque backdrop of Sumburgh Head RSPB Reserve. Perched gracefully on a drystone wall, this fashionable bird showcases its impeccable taste in both habitat selection and sartorial choices. With its sleek black feathers contrasting beautifully with splashes of white and brown, it's no wonder why this oystercatcher is turning heads along the Scottish coast! As summer graces the Shetland Islands, our elegant protagonist stands tall as a symbol of British wildlife at its finest. Its presence adds to the allure of Mainland's rugged coastline, where Atlantic waves crash against ancient walls that have witnessed centuries of maritime history. This charming creature embodies the spirit of temperate Europe and Eurasia while proudly representing Britain's rich biodiversity. As part of RSPB's conservation efforts within their reserves, these islands provide sanctuary for countless species like our beloved oystercatchers. So let us celebrate nature's runway show! Join us in admiring this dapper oystercatcher as it struts confidently across that drystone catwalk – reminding us all that even birds can be fashion icons!
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