Black Oystercatcher

The Black Oystercatcher is found only along the Pacific coast and even there they are supposed to be uncommon, but we almost always see them in the area of Deception Pass. This photo was taken at Rosario Beach just north of Deception Pass where I watched this bird for quite a while using his bill to find shellfish just at the tideline. With its long orange bill, it has been described as a crow smoking a carrot.