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ALAMEDA SHORELINE - COOL BIRDS

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ALAMEDA SHORELINE - COOL BIRDS

 

ALAMEDA SHORELINE - COOL BIRDS  Today as I walked along the Alameda Shoreline with the Alameda Walks group I spotted two cool looking birds.  At least I think they are cool and maybe you will too after you see them.

 

The Black Oystercatcher's most distinguishing characteristic is its orange-red bill.  You can spot the oystercatcher it a mile away because of its bill.  The bill serves a purposed.  It is flattened and can wedge between rocks to pry mollusk shells open.  They also use the bill to siphon worms and crabs out of the sand.  Black Oystercatchers reside on the Pacific Coast rocky shores from Alaska to Baja California.

 

Alameda Shoreline - Cool Birds

BLACK OYSTERCATCHER ON THE ALAMEDA ROCKY SHORELINE

 

The other cool bird I saw today was the Black Turnstone.  They are in the Sandpiper family and are about 9" in length.  They are lovely birds with a delicate white pattern on their black chest and wings.  Turnstones are black and white during breeding season, grey the rest of the time of the year.  They are found on rocky coastlines from Alaska to Baja California.  We seen them in California on there way to and from their Alaskan breeding grounds. 

 

Alameda Shoreline - Cool Birds

BLACK TURNSTONE ON ROCKY ALAMEDA COASTLINE

 

If you have time and are up for a walk try the Alameda shoreline near Ballena Bay Isle.   Its a lovely area with the rocks, bay and views of San Francisco, the Bay Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge.

 

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Comments (7)

Diane Grady
Endless Summer Realty - Saint Augustine, FL

Very cool bird shots here. Reminds me of the Galapagos Island trip that I took! So many birds. We have mostly pelicans, egrets, herons, sandpipers and roseatte spoonbills here. We are a bird sanctuary here on the island. Fantastic photos and I am enjoying them!!

Oct 01, 2011 04:41 PM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Evelyn,

I really like your unusual bird photos especially the black oystercatcher. I have never heard of this bird before? It looks like a fat crow with a long orange bill. Thanks for sharing. Have a lovely weekend.

Oct 01, 2011 05:06 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

I love the shoreline shots Evelyn. Great closeups of the birds too. You have a way with that camera of yours!

Oct 01, 2011 06:47 PM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Nice shots Evelyn!

Oct 01, 2011 11:04 PM
Evelyn Kennedy
Alain Pinel Realtors - Alameda, CA
Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA

Diane:  Wow, you went to the Galapagos.  One of the places I want to visit.  Thanks for your comment.

Kristin:  They are all along the coast line, but it has to be rocky for these birds.  One of the great things about them is they are easy to identify.  Thanks for commenting.

Tom:  You are so kind.  I need lots more work with my camera.  But I do love taking pictures.

Debra:  Thank you so much.  Hope your weekend is good.

Oct 02, 2011 06:36 AM
Paul Gapski
Berkshire Hathaway / Prudential Ca Realty - El Cajon, CA
619-504-8999,#1 Resource SD Relo
 

Thank you for sharing your blog; we need Real estate Professionals to share their comments and information regarding their markets and experiences. Thanks again from beautiful Sunny San Diego

Sep 09, 2012 03:21 PM
Evelyn Kennedy
Alain Pinel Realtors - Alameda, CA
Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA

Paul:  You have great places to see birds in San Diego.  Try it you might enjoy it.

Sep 09, 2012 03:31 PM