29 Apr 2018
Oriental turtle dove (Streptopelia orientalis)
As the day is nearing its end, this individual is resting atop this tree stub as it's possibly well fed for the day. If not disturbed it might stay overnight.…
11 Nov 2016
Seychelles blue pigeon (Alectroenas pulcherrimus)
The Seychelles blue pigeon is beautiful and common species throughout the Seychelles islands, but on Bird Island where this was shot I encountered only two. It…
11 Nov 2016
Seychelles blue pigeon (Alectroenas pulcherrimus)
A common resident throughout the Seychelles archipelago you likely will see for the first time around the airport. On Bird Island, where this was shot, I did…
30 Nov 2014
Scaled Dove (Columbina squammata)
As I was waiting for the toucan parents to return with food to a nest I could also observe all the other species moving in and out of my area, and this one was…
22 Nov 2013
Picazuro Pigeon (Patagioenas picazuro)
I noticed this individual sitting on the cecropia branch, but it was just the first of a wave of birds. There's quite a large group of this species in the…
3 Dec 2011
Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)
The juvenile of the Great Frigatebird has a certain "naughtiness" and even a bit spookiness to it, and yes that is definitely what is to become of this juvie.…
3 Dec 2011
Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)
For once I think the female is more beautiful - at least in this posture and light!
3 Dec 2011
Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)
The male is less extravagant outside the breeding season when the red pouch is deflated. It's difficult to tell the the Great and Magnificent Frigatebird apart…
3 Dec 2011
Galápagos Dove (Zenaida galapagoensis)
I'm used to wary and nervous doves, but as this is Galapagos, it barely made any change in behavior due to the human visitors - which is endless walking and…
