American Oystercatcher Archives

Shorebirds and sunset at Fort DeSoto

Roger Simmons, May 8, 2025May 5, 2025

I was treated to an American Oystercatcher at work, a pair of Reddish Egrets dancing in the lagoon and a spectacular Gulf Coast sunset.

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Pictures: American Oystercatchers

Roger Simmons, June 1, 2023August 6, 2023

Some photographs of American Oystercatchers, taken at Fort DeSoto Park near St. Pete Beach on May 26, 2023.

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American Oystercatchers: Meeting a special family

Roger Simmons, May 30, 2023August 11, 2023

I photographed a family of American Oystercatchers at Fort DeSoto Park, and I ended up learning a lot about these colorful birds and their interesting backstory.