Oystercatcher African (Haematopus moquini) adult on two eggs – Cape West South Africa

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Oystercatcher African (Haematopus moquini) adult on two eggs – Cape West South Africa

Taken on 6th January.  The incubation period varies between 27 and 39 days and the young take a further 38 or so days to fledge.  I have been unable get any report when the eggs were laid so if I assume it was 1st January then they could hatch between 27th Jan and and 13th Feb. 2016.  I will make frequent visits to monitor this special event.

  • Species:African Oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini)
  • Bird Type:Adult on two eggs
  • FamilyOystercatchers (Haematopidae)
  • Date Taken20160106
  • Location:Boulders Beach
  • Area:Cape Town
  • Country:South Africa
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA15202af Oystercatcher African (on eggs) E 1 Boulders Beach Cape Town RSA 6Jan16 PH1_9119
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