An American Oystercatcher carries about a hapless snail before brutally extracting dinner with his/her long bill. American Oystercatchers are stunning shorebirds that specialize in extracting oysters, snails, etc from the protective shell. Gulls will sometimes watch these elegant shellfish specialists and dive in to steal their food after it’s prepared. Puerto Penasco, MX. Prints of this image are not currently available for sale. Please check back for updates!