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This captivating image by Sergey Shkarupo captures a Eurasian oystercatcher mid-action as it dries its wings in a serene wetland environment. The bird’s bold black-and-white plumage contrasts vividly with the muted greens and blues of its natural habitat. Its bright orange beak and legs add vibrant accents to the composition, while the out-of-focus background draws attention to the subject’s dynamic posture and textured feathers — a moment frozen in time that highlights both beauty and biological function in avian life.