Uploaded January 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The Sooty Oystercatcher is a relatively common shorebird of coastal Australia. They spend their time roosting and feeding around rocky headlands. The plumage is a sooty black with Sexes being similar. I am always struck by the unusual combination of pink legs and orange - red bill.Unfortunately, the birds are becoming increasingly pressured by walkers and dogs, which prevents them from feeding and roosting.
Tim Siggs ABVC. This bird Video is part of my channel started in 2015. My ambition is to showcase 500 Australian bird species. I am passionate about Bird Video as it Potentially shows bird behaviour, breeding and often bird song.
I began birdwatching when I was 12 and progressed to bird photography and then to bird Video for the past 15 years.
Originally from the UK, I find birding in Australia exciting and engaging. I have now travelled around Australia twice but mainly film birds in Queensland.
Many of the bird clips are taken from hides or blinds that I construct from bush materials, saving the need to carry a hide to a location.
Knowing bird calls and song is a big part of finding each species and naturally, knowing the habitat requirements helps also.
Enjoy.
The Sooty Oystercatcher is a relatively common shorebird of coastal Australia. They spend their time roosting and feeding around rocky headlands. The plumage is a sooty black with Sexes being similar. I am always struck by the unusual combination of pink legs and orange - red bill.Unfortunately, the birds are becoming increasingly pressured by walkers and dogs, which prevents them from feeding and roosting.
Tim Siggs ABVC. This bird Video is part of my channel started in 2015. My ambition is to showcase 500 Australian bird species. I am passionate about Bird Video as it Potentially shows bird behaviour, breeding and often bird song.
I began birdwatching when I was 12 and progressed to bird photography and then to bird Video for the past 15 years.
Originally from the UK, I find birding in Australia exciting and engaging. I have now travelled around Australia twice but mainly film birds in Queensland.
Many of the bird clips are taken from hides or blinds that I construct from bush materials, saving the need to carry a hide to a location.
Knowing bird calls and song is a big part of finding each species and naturally, knowing the habitat requirements helps also.
Enjoy.
