American Oystercatcher preening - Nickerson Beach, NY

Silhouette of a juvenile American Oystercatcher preening at sunrise:

American Oystercatcher preening (Haematopus palliatus) - Nickerson Beach, New York

The season is not over yet! There are still great opportunities to photograph at the Nickerson Beach. Find out what and where I’m photographing on the beach these days in my regular reports aka Location Updates: https://www.greggard.com/location-updates/nickerson-beach-ny-updates

If you need help with improving your photography at this renowned hotspot for nesting shorebirds, I wrote an extensive free guide on this spectacular place: https://www.greggard.com/blog/nesting-shorebirds-nickerson-beach-long-island-ny-photography-guide

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