22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Golden Hour Oystercatcher, a Coastal Irish Jewel

An Oystercatcher stands gracefully on a shimmering Irish beach at sunset. The bird's distinctive silhouette contrasts beautifully against the wet sand, which reflects the golden light of the fading day, creating a magical, sparkling effect.

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Date Taken: 11.2022
Date Uploaded: 10.2024
Photo Location: Dublin, Ireland
Copyright: © Satheesh Rajagopalan