British Oystercatcher - 1949
Monday, October 7, 2013 at 10:18AM
Pembrokeshire Avifauna committee in 1949 BoP, Oystercatcher

Haematopus ostralegus

Mathew mentions breeding only on the Bishop's Rock and Skomer, also on "a small island at the entrance to Milford Haven". Now apparently much increased, especially Skokholm (over 50 pairs 1947 and 1948).  Breeding round all coasts and on all islands, including South Bishop and Grassholm.

R.M.Lockley, G.C.S.Ingram, H.M.Salmon, 1949, The Birds of Pembrokeshire, The West Wales Field Society

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