I love the “mohawk” look of these birds.
Merganzers off Ediz Hook Port Angeles.
Category: Birds
Look at me–I’m so pretty
This red breasted Cockatoo pair flew everywhere together. Finally they stopped long enough for me to get a good picture. It was really windy so it was hard to get a shot without branches waving in front.
Birds of a color…
This parrot is colored like a budgie but it was about 12-16″ long so I think it was a different bird. It was so fun hanging out at the Botanic Gardens and looking for all the birds we don’t have in the NW.
I am so Powerful!
The Powerful owl is the largest on the continent. I saw someone walk by and do a double take and ran over to see what they saw–and here she was. Another local photographer told me she had two chicks that have fledged to other parts of the Botanic Garden but we never could find them.
Eyes On Ibis
The Australian Ibis was EVERYWHERE in all the parks. This one was taking a branch up to the nest (next photo).
Hey look at me…Wildlife Wednesday
This male frigate bird puffs up his red balloon on his chest to attract females. He builds his best nest and then tries to lure the females to check it out.
Galapagos.
Bye Bye Mr Rhinocerous Aucklet
I’m not sure where they migrate to, but the lil cuties are gone now. Until we meet again sir.