American Oystercatcher Returned to Inch Marlow

The American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) has returned to Inch Marlow, in the parish of Christ Church. I first noticed this bird on the island in late April of last year, and it returned to the same location almost a year later. Here's a series of photos of it feeding on cockles.

My 2023 Images - January

Last year, I concentrated on birding and seeing as many species as I could. This year, 2023, I will concentrate on photography. My primary tools will be Candace II (Canon 7D II) and a Sigma 150-600mm 5-6.3 Contemporary DG OS HSM aka Big Selma, with minor adjustments in Lightroom 5. Every month, I'll post some of my favourite images, as well as any images of rare or interesting birds; feedback and suggestions are welcome. Here are the January ones.

Male and Female Ring-necked Ducks (Aythya collaris)
1/1250 @ f8 , ISO 1600

A male Ring-necked Ducks (Aythya collaris)
1/800 @ f8 , ISO 640

Great Egret - Ardea alba
1/2500 @ f8 , ISO 400

Pied-billed Grebe - Podilymbus podiceps
1/1600 @ f8 , ISO 1600

Barn Swallow - Hirundo rustica
1/2000 @ f8 , ISO 1600

Eared Dove - Zenaida auriculata
1/2000 @ f8 , ISO 1250

My first lifer for 2023 a House Sparrow - Passer domesticus
1/2500 @ f8 , ISO 1600

Lesser Scaup - Aythya affinis
1/1250 @ f7.1 , ISO 800

Black-bellied Plovers - Pluvialis squatarola and a  Red Knot - Calidris canutus 
1/640 @ f7.1 , ISO 1600

Semipalmated Sandpiper - Calidris pusilla
1/800@ f8 , ISO 1600

Least Sandpiper - Calidris minutilla
1/800 @ f8 , ISO 1600