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Haematopus bachmani

Black Oystercatcher

Schwarzer Austernfischer

This bird is a striking year-round resident of the Strait of Georgia. It uses its long red bill to probe for marine invertebrates, such as plate limpets, blue mussels and oysters. Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island, BC. Canada

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