Magellanic Oystercatcher eye close-up, Carcass Island, Falklands

Carcass Island, The Falkland Islands (Malvinas) (December 2018)

This image was taken during the Fabulous Falklands trip organised by Natures Images in association with Falkland Islands Holidays and led by Mark Sisson.

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Magellanic oystercatcher (Haematopus leucopodus) / Wikipedia
Magellanic Oystercatcher Haematopus leucopodus / BirdForum
Magellanic Oystercatcher Haematopus leucopodu / BirdLife International
Magellanic Oystercatcher Haematopus leucopodus / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 06:59
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1600
Av(Aperture Value) 4.5
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 400

Latitude 51 17 48.1 S
Longitude 60 33 23.5 W
Altitude -8.50m