Coal Oil Point

This article posted on: May 4th, 2009

Thanks to Liz Muraoka’s post (on SBCO Yahoo Birding) about the oystercatchers and surfbirds at Coal Oil Point, two species that I have not photographed in Santa Barbara, I decided that my Sunday walk would be around Coal Oil Point. Positioning myself at a close, but not-too-near position, I was able to get reasonable shots of the oystercatchers – so much so, that after standing quietly for a while, one of them walked toward me. Unfortunately, the shutter sound of the camera is distracting for the birds. I also photographed a number of other birds in breeding attire on the walk.

Oystercatcher
(Coal Oil Point – Sands Beach – Black Oystercatcher)

Surfbird
(Coal Oil Point – Sands Beach – Surfbird)

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2 Comments »

  1. Mo McFadden says

    Dear Lynn
    I just can’t get over the excellent shots of these shore birds and the Black Oyster Catcher is striking !!!
    How could I put a lin to your photos on my facebook page? I just love your eye
    THX!
    mo

    Hey having an all park yard sale at Rancho goleta on Sat. I’m in space 128 — come on by and buy ! :)

    May 15th, 2009 | #

  2. NatureShutterbug says

    Hi Mo,

    I am working this weekend, so cannot stop by Rancho Goleta with its pond of birds. Thanks for the photo appreciation. For a link, just use the URL shown at the top of the page.

    Thanks,
    Lynn.

    May 17th, 2009 | #

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