American Oystercatcher - Wall Plaque Giclee Painting Least Tern Mating Ritual Often seen standing silently along

Often seen standing silently along inland rivers

as if dancing in a ballet

The head feathers of Snowy Egrets are highlighted by a cluster of many relatively short and lacy plumes growing from the rear crown and down the back of the neck

Barbara Fallenbaum's Original Painting of a Roseate Spoonbill in brackish water reflecting trees

They forage in the shallows of fresh

American Oystercatcher - Wall Plaque Giclee Painting Least Tern Mating Ritual Often seen standing silently alongAmerican Oystercatcher 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. This beautiful giclee is perfectly color matched,