
Eurasian Oystercatcher
The Eurasian oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) also known as the common pied oystercatcher, or palaearctic oystercatcher, or (in Europe) just oystercatcher, is a wader in the oystercatcher bird family Haematopodidae.
Wissenswertes zu den Arten
Most records Dec to Jan
When Eurasian Oystercatcher sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Curve from 91 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property and not from this province. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Eurasian Oystercatcher is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
91 records, iNaturalist
Parks, in denen Gastgeber die Art Eurasian Oystercatcher erfassen
Unterkünfte, die etwas zurückgeben
In ganz Westkap
Eurasian Oystercatcher hier erfasst
Eurasian Oystercatcher hier erfasst
Eurasian Oystercatcher hier erfasst
Für Vogelbeobachter
Für Vogelbeobachter
Für Vogelbeobachter
Southern right whales, sea cliffs, and Hermanus's harbour town
Orte ansehen, die etwas zurückgebenEine Reise planen
Eurasian Oystercatcher: wann und wo Sie die Art sehen
Gastgeber haben die Art Eurasian Oystercatcher in oder bei De Mond Nature Reserve, Keurbooms River Nature Reserve and West Coast National Park erfasst.
Beste Tageszeiten
- Die ersten Stunden nach Sonnenaufgang und der späte Nachmittag. Vögel rufen und fressen am meisten in der Kühle.
- Mittags. Ruhiger, besonders in der Sommerhitze.
Möglichkeiten der Beobachtung
Selbst fahren
Eigenes Fahrzeug, eigenes Tempo, auf den Straßen des Parks.
Wo Gastgeber die Art erfassen
Rote Liste der IUCN
Near Threatened
Art
Haematopus ostralegus
Nachweise
91
iNaturalist-Beobachtungen
Jede Buchung auf Spekboom unterstützt den Naturschutz.
Häufige Fragen von Reisenden
Ein Nachweis bedeutet, dass ein Gastgeber die Art Eurasian Oystercatcher auf dem Grundstück oder in der Nähe gesehen hat. Eine Sichtung ist nie garantiert.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Eurasian Oystercatcher in Western Cape?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Eurasian Oystercatcher at stays in or beside De Mond Nature Reserve, Keurbooms River Nature Reserve and West Coast National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Eurasian Oystercatcher in South Africa?
The Eurasian Oystercatcher is most recorded in Western Cape (67% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (30% of records), based on 91 iNaturalist observations. 3 places to stay on Spekboom in Western Cape have recorded the Eurasian Oystercatcher on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Eurasian Oystercatcher?
Sightings of the Eurasian Oystercatcher peak from Dec to Jan, based on 91 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Eurasian Oystercatcher?
The Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Eurasian Oystercatcher?
The Eurasian oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) also known as the common pied oystercatcher, or palaearctic oystercatcher, or (in Europe) just oystercatcher, is a wader in the oystercatcher bird family Haematopodidae. It is the most widespread of the oystercatchers, with three races breeding in western Europe, central Eurasia, Kamchatka, China, and the western coast of Korea.




























