African Black Oystercatchers 20 images Created 13 Feb 2018
Though never plentiful, African black oystercatchers suffered a worrying population decline during the 1970s and 1980s due to off-road driving on beaches and disturbance by dogs and walkers at their nest sites. At one point, only 4,500 birds were left. Thanks to
conservation efforts, the population now stands at about 6,000 individuals.
conservation efforts, the population now stands at about 6,000 individuals.