Shore Birds

  • A black-capped tern bird standing on sandy beach with small stones and shells.

    Terns

    Terns are agile, small to medium-sized seabirds known for their slender bodies, forked tails, and sharp beaks. They gracefully hover and dive to catch fish, often nesting in colonies along coasts and wetlands.

  • A black and white bird with a bright red beak and legs wading in shallow water, looking down at the water.

    Oyster Catchers

    Oystercatchers are striking shorebirds with bright orange bills, black-and-white plumage, and loud calls. They feed on shellfish like oysters and mussels, using their strong beaks to pry them open, and inhabit coastal areas worldwide.