Today is a rainy day, with up to 2 in (5 cm) of rain to fall all day long. It’s time then to show photos taken on a sunny day last week of an Oystercatcher named T2 and his companion, Lady Hamilton, as dubbed by the locals at Barnegat.
T2 standing on one leg.
T2 walking away.
Beautiful Lady Hamilton follows T2.
They went inside the restricted area of the beach, walked up the dunes and maybe toward their nest. Another blogger on WordPress said that this pair, together now for several years, has not yet managed to produce any offspring, but there could be hope for this year.
Oystercatcher are of national conservation concern, with several thousands living on the shore of Mid Atlantic states like New Jersey.
T2 and Lady Hamilton near their nest?
All these coming and goings under the watchful eye of Barnegat Lighthouse.
Barnegat Lighthouse.
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They’re stunning. Do you know why they are having trouble producing offspring?
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I don’t why they have no offspring so far. Let’s hope this year may be the year.
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I am hoping this sweet couple will be successful this year! We have one couple on the bayside and a few usually on the beach too, but I have never seen any babies either. Beautiful captures!
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I read that gulls may be their worst enemy, attacking their nests and eggs.
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gorgeous birds! I love the red beak!!!
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Thanks!
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Ah, they’re so fun! The western version isn’t as colorful, but they do have the crazy red bills and legs, and a very similar cry when they are startled.
I remember there was a pair that appeared to be nesting in Staten Island, on a beach that, understandably since it was a populous place and not a park, got pretty busy. That was maybe 8 years ago. I hope they still show up there.
Great photo of Lady Hamilton!
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They probably are still in that area. Thanks for commenting!
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