African Oystercatcher Haematopus moquini in the Karoo

The first record of an African Oystercatcher Haematopus moquini in the Karoo is reported. The bird was a juvenile, and the observation was made c. 330 km from the coast. The date of the observation, 7 July 2024, was during a period of severe storms in the breeding range of the species in the Western Cape, South Africa, and it is likely that the juvenile oystercatcher was driven inland during its migration northwards from its natal territory.