In Photos: The Life of a Shorebird

Roosting

In their spare time, oystercatchers often rest and digest, an activity known as roosting for shorebirds. Since high tide often covers up their shellfish meals, that is prime time for roosting, according to Oystercatchertracking.org.

Defense Flight

An oystercatcher chases a turkey vulture that got too close to the shorebirds' breeding territory. Turkey vultures don't normally interact with oystercatchers, so this encounter is unusual.