American Oystercatcher & Chicks Framed Canvas Giclee Painting Black-necked Stilts except for a larger bill

except for a larger bill with the pinkish base

Later they perch close together

It’s always a treat to watch then casually mender across street with traffic stopped in both directions

often running and stopping with quick turns and starts

©2017-202x by Barbara Fallenbaum

American Oystercatcher & Chicks Framed Canvas Giclee Painting Black-necked Stilts except for a larger billOystercatcher are strictly a coastal shorebird. Downy young leave nest shortly after hatching. Both parents feed young for at least 2 months. During this time they are learning to forage as their beaks grow strong. Population declined dramatically in 19th century, then recovered well in the 20th century. Theyve learned to adapt to the coastal development often nesting on dredge spoil islands. The painting measures 12 x 16, with frame 13. 25" x 17. 25"