American Oystercatcher - Wall Plaque Giclee Painting Least Tern Mating Ritual Printed on luster paper creating

Printed on luster paper creating  a beautiful vibrance and mounted on to 1/4" thick transparent acrylic - giving you a vivd

Solitary most seasons and often somewhat secretive

usually in colonies

The young leave the nest after a few days

as if dancing in a ballet

American Oystercatcher - Wall Plaque Giclee Painting Least Tern Mating Ritual Printed on luster paper creatingAmerican Oystercatcher are strictly a coastal shorebird. Downy young leave nest shortly after hatching. Both parents feed young for at least 2 months. During this time they are learning to forage as their beaks grow strong. Population declined dramatically in 19th century, then recovered well in the 20th century. Theyve learned to adapt to the coastal development often nesting on dredge spoil islands. This beautiful giclee is perfectly color matched,