Caught up with an Oystercatcher

Back in 2019 when we were heading to Florida to visit Everglades N.P. and Biscayne N.P., David suggested we keep alert for an Oystercatcher, a relatively rare bird seen only on the coasts. We didn’t see one on that trip, or since, but a name like that, and the image of a plump dark bird with a red-orange bill sticks with you.

Sunday during our outing to Surfers’ Point in Ventura, right as we got to the tide pools, there it was. Just one. Unmistakable. Mission finally accomplished.

Thanks for the heads up David.

Dean