3 Dec 2011
Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)
The juvenile great frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi) has a certain "naughtiness" and even a bit spookiness to it, and yes that is definitely what is to…
3 Dec 2011
Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)
With the great frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi) I think the female is more beautiful than the male - at least in this posture and light!
3 Dec 2011
Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)
The male great frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi) is less extravagant outside the breeding season when the red pouch is deflated. It's difficult to tell the…
3 Dec 2011
Galápagos Dove (Zenaida galapagoensis)
I'm used to wary and nervous doves, but as this is Galapagos, this Galápagos dove (Zenaida galapagoensis) barely made any change in behavior due to the human…
3 Dec 2011
Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus)
Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) is a large wader, and even though it does not breed here it is most definitely behaving like a permanent resident as it's not at…
