Comment from Glena Jessee-King
Love the long beak on this Sooty Oystercatcher. Hope you 48th Anniversary was wonderful. Nice blues in the water. Grounds, dried grass or whatever okay. Nice capture of the bord with such red eye.

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2021

Thanks for the good wishes and feedback :)

reply by Glena Jessee-King on 13-Oct-2021

Most welcome with both.

Comment from Sean T Phelan
'Good Show',Mary!
That's another Australian species that I've never seen or even heard of!
( Although it's head and beak resemble those of the giant 'Nightmare Bird' I drew several years ago! : ) )
It's an interesting picture,my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 12-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2021

Thanks Sean - we have a couple of different Oystercatchers this one and a Pied one - can I as are you a Premier Shield member my payment is due and just wondering if it is worth the extra $$

reply by Sean T Phelan on 12-Oct-2021

I've never bothered with that 'Premeir Shield' thing,Mary! : )

Comment from supergold
congratulations for your 48th wedding aniversary and waiting two more years for your 50th anniversary;
a good close up of this black bird with his long orange beak;

 Comment Written 12-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2021

Thanks so much Fred, hopefully in 2 years we can celebrate more with family and friends we were in lockdown for my 70th earlier this year. :)

Comment from JirinaInspire
What a beautiful photograph of this bird with spectacular colors on its beak. And you have captured the moment just right with great bird's posture and overall placement within the frame.
I am sure you had a good time on the beach. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 12-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2021

Thanks so much Jirina :)

reply by JirinaInspire on 12-Oct-2021

Very much welcome.

Comment from nikman
A reasonable looking nature shot posted here! Your fine and appropriate composition offers us an OK view of that pretty bird. Exposure is fine but I feel your photo is not sharp enough. Otherwise a good try!

 Comment Written 12-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2021

Thanks Nik, yes think the resize impacts on presentation at time.

Comment from alaskapat
First of all : Congratulations on your 48th anniversary!
This bird really stands out here because of its dark color, I especially like the orange beak and that red eye!
Good stop action , I can see the lifted foot.
Well focused, this image is clear, exposure is correct, colors and tones appear natural.
Well composed and presented!

 Comment Written 12-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2021

Thanks very much Pat :)

Comment from michiganmike
A beautiful little wading bird that is nicely shown in its natural environment. A well composed image with good detail in the black plumage and great colors.

 Comment Written 12-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2021

Thanks Mike :)