Haematopus longirostris

Australian Pied Oystercatcher at Mogareeka, NSW

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Identification history

	Haematopus longirostris	11 Oct 2020	HarveyPerkins
	Haematopus longirostris	11 Oct 2020	StephH

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This bird was one of a pair seen in the distance. When we walked along the water's edge, it began to make small alarm calls and, as we got closer, it began to approach us, calling more loudly, as though intending to threaten us. It came within a few metres. We quickly passed it, whereby it relaxed and returned to what we assume was a nest among driftwood higher up the bank. There were several people fishing nearby and it's a regular spot for walkers so this pair must be experiencing a lot of disturbance. Will avoid them next time.

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Location information

Places Mogareeka, NSW

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2 Abundance
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True Nesting site

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Haematopus longirostris Scientific name
Australian Pied Oystercatcher Common name
Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
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