Oggling at oystercatchers

Throughout the breeding season Shirley and I were catching and ringing oystercatchers and gulls for the two projects. Whenever we had a bird in the hand we drew and inevitable crowd, most regularly children who were keen to see and touch the bird, and if they were lucky enough, given a chance to let it go once we had collected all the data. These photos were taken by Kelly Van de Voorde.

About to put a ring on.

Checking the moult.

Measuring head length.