This bird was found by Rob Fergus after a strong “nor’easter”. Note the distinctive red-orange bill, the black head, the white underside, and the brown wings and back. This bird represents the 2nd record for Bucks County and only the 5th record for Pennsylvania.

American Oystercatcher — Lake Nockamixon, Bucks County; April 19, 2007. Photos by Jason Horn.

 

This photo shows the red-orange bill, the black head, the white at the base of the tail, and the white wing stripes on the brown wings and back.

 


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