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  • Madagascar harrier-hawk (Polyboroides radiatus) hunting for beetles in this cut tree stump<br />
Lake Ravelobe across from the Ampijeroa Forest Station. Ankarafantsika Nature Reserve, Western deciduous forest. MADAGASCAR<br />
Length 68cm. This is the second biggest raptor in Madagascar after the fish eagle. This raptor eats insects, crickets, cockroaches, larvae, young birds, eggs, reptiles and sometimes some of the small nocturnal lemurs.<br />
DISTIBUTION: All woodland areas.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA3264_Madagascar_harrier-hawk.jpg
  • Madagascar harrier-hawk (Polyboroides radiatus) hunting for beetles in this cut tree stump<br />
Lake Ravelobe across from the Ampijeroa Forest Station. Ankarafantsika Nature Reserve, Western deciduous forest. MADAGASCAR<br />
Length 68cm. This is the second biggest raptor in Madagascar after the fish eagle. This raptor eats insects, crickets, cockroaches, larvae, young birds, eggs, reptiles and sometimes some of the small nocturnal lemurs.<br />
DISTIBUTION: All woodland areas.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA3256_Madagascar_harrier-hawk.jpg
  • Birds for sale in market<br />
Pasar Pramuka bird market<br />
Jakarta<br />
Indonesia
    20160327_Birds_for_sale_in_market_28.tif
  • Birds for sale in market<br />
Pasar Pramuka bird market<br />
Jakarta<br />
Indonesia
    20160327_Birds_for_sale_in_market_18.tif
  • Birds for sale in market<br />
Pasar Pramuka bird market<br />
Jakarta<br />
Indonesia
    20160327_Birds_for_sale_in_market_5.tif
  • Birds for sale in market<br />
Pasar Pramuka bird market<br />
Jakarta<br />
Indonesia
    20160327_Birds_for_sale_in_market_83.tif
  • Birds for sale in market<br />
Pasar Pramuka bird market<br />
Jakarta<br />
Indonesia
    20160327_Birds_for_sale_in_market_63.tif
  • Birds for sale in market<br />
Pasar Pramuka bird market<br />
Jakarta<br />
Indonesia
    20160327_Birds_for_sale_in_market_45.tif
  • Wild caught birds in market<br />
Jatinegara Animal market<br />
Jakarta<br />
Indonesia
    20160326_Wild_caught_birds_in_market...tif
  • Wild caught birds in market<br />
Jatinegara Animal market<br />
Jakarta<br />
Indonesia
    20160326_Wild_caught_birds_in_market...tif
  • Lechwe leaping across water with wildfowl. Okavango Delta, Botswana
    01045763Lechwe.jpg
  • Pel's fishing owl at night, Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa.
    01054704Pel's_fishing_owl.jpg
  • Madagascar harrier-hawk (Polyboroides radiatus) hunting for beetles, Ankarafantsika Nature Reserve, Western deciduous forest. MADAGASCAR, endemic
    1163650Madagascar_harrier-hawk.jpg
  • African elephant (Loxodonta africana) drinking at waterhole. Chobe NP, Botswana, Southern Africa
    01054620African_elephant .jpg
  • Black footed penguins /Jackass {Spheniscus demersus}, Boulders Beach, Simons Town, South Africa
    01078864African_Penguin.jpg
  • Pel's fishing owl {Scotopelia peli} feeding on fish, Okavango Delta, Botswana
    01054703.Pels_fishing_owl.jpg
  • Henst's goshawk (Accipiter henstii) perching on branch, Western Dry Forest, Madagascar
    1151378Henst's_goshawk.jpg
  • Madagascar fish eagle Tsimbazaza Zoo {Haliaeetus vociferoides} Antananarivo Madagascar Only 100 wild-pairs left
    1049039Madagascar fish eagle.jpg
  • Military Macaws<br />
Ara militaris militaris<br />
Pongo. Lower Urubamba River<br />
Amazon,  PERU.  South America.<br />
Range: Mexico to Argentina
    109127 Military Macaws.tif
  • Military Macaws<br />
Ara militaris militaris<br />
Pongo. Lower Urubamba River<br />
Amazon,  PERU.  South America.<br />
Range: Mexico to Argentina
    106644 Military Macaws.tif
  • Transpantaneira road<br />
Northern Pantanal<br />
Mato Grosso<br />
Brazil
    20160912_Transpantaneira_road_4.tif
  • Blue vanga (Cyanolanius madagascarinus) Ankarana Special Reserve. nw MADAGASCAR
    1163872Blue vanga.jpg
  • Giant madagascar coucal (Coua gigas) Berenty Reserve. Southern MADAGASCAR, endemic
    1163727.jpg
  • Sickle-billed vanga (Falculea palliata) Ankarafantsika Strict Nature Reserve, Western deciduous forest. MADAGASCAR, endemic
    1163680Sickle-billed vanga.jpg
  • Cuckoo-roller (Leptosomus discolor) with leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus sp) rainforest, Mantadia National Park. MADAGASCAR, endemic
    1163693.jpg
  • Rufous vanga (Schetba rufa) male on nest, Ankarafantsika Special Reserve. Dry forest of nw MADAGASCAR, endemic
    1163640Rufous_vanga.jpg
  • Madagascar crested wood ibis (Lophotibis cristata) on nest, Ankarafantika Special Reserve. Deciduous dry forest of western MADAGASCAR, endemic
    1163637Madagascar_crested_wood_ibis.jpg
  • Sickle-billed vanga {Falculea palliata} <br />
feeding chick, Katsepy, Madagascar.
    1151382.jpg
  • Madagascar kingfisher with prey {Alcedo vintsioides} Western Dry Forest, Madagascar
    1066655.jpg
  • Madagascar kingfisher, Ankarana, Madagascar
    1054121Madagascar kingfisher.jpg
  • Child running & pigeons<br />
Gandantegchinlen Monastery<br />
Ulaanbaatar<br />
Mongolia
    002_Child_running_&_pigeons.jpg
  • 3 Species of Macaws on Clay Lick<br />
Red & Green Macaw, Scarlet Macaw and Blue & Yellow Macaw<br />
Ara Chloroptera, Ara Macao, Ara ararauna<br />
on Timpia Clay Lick, Urubamba River. Amazon Rain Forest<br />
PERU.  South America
    108694 3 Species of Macaws on Lick.tif
  • White-breasted mesite (Mesitornis variegata) Ankarafantsika Nature Reserve, Western deciduous forest. MADAGASCAR, endemic
    1163671.jpg
  • Little Owl (Athene noctua)<br />
RANGE: Temperate part of Europe, Asia e to Korea & n Africa. Introduced to UK in 19th century & now naturalised. Also introduced to South Island of New Zealand.<br />
They are diurnal & perch prominently during the day. Feed on insects, earthworms, amphibians and small birds and mammals.<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
    POX-2009-05-12_41Little Owl.jpg
  • Black Kite (Milvus migrans)  A diurnal bird of prey that feeds of small mammals, bird and fish.<br />
RANGE: Temperate & tropical Eurasia & Australia.<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<br />
Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009<br />
© Pete Oxford / Wild Wonders of Europe<br />
Zaldumbide #506 y Toledo<br />
La Floresta, Quito. ECUADOR<br />
South America<br />
Tel: 593-2-2226958<br />
e-mail: pete@peteoxford.com<br />
www.peteoxford.com
    POX-2009-05-12-1-Black Kite.jpg
  • Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)<br />
Isabela Island. GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
2 of the world's 5 frigatebird species inhabit the Galapagos Islands. These birds have the largest wingspan to bodyweight ratio of any bird. This makes them highly manoeuvrable and acrobatic fliers. They are notorious as piratical cleptomaniacs and often steal food from other birds at every opportunity. A frigatebirds is able to discriminate between a bird with a full gullet and one which is empty. The unlucky booby or tropicbird may be plucked out of the air, dangled by the tail and shaken until it regurgitates its food which is then stolen by the frigatebird. The Magnificent frigate is the larger of the two species found in the islands.  In breeding season the male finds a suitable nesting area. Then slowly, over 20 minutes he pumps air into his grossly exaggerated bright red throat pouch until it is the size of a party balloon. As soon as the adult female flies by he loses control and erupts into fits of rapturous head-shaking and vibrating while uttering a shrill high-pitched cry. If the female is suitably impressed she will alight beside him and with his wing jealously protecting her the pair bond is sealed. Only one chick is reared on the flimsy stick nest.
    3G0493_Magnificent_Frigatebird.tif
  • Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)<br />
Isabela Island. GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
2 of the world's 5 frigatebird species inhabit the Galapagos Islands. These birds have the largest wingspan to bodyweight ratio of any bird. This makes them highly manoeuvrable and acrobatic fliers. They are notorious as piratical cleptomaniacs and often steal food from other birds at every opportunity. A frigatebirds is able to discriminate between a bird with a full gullet and one which is empty. The unlucky booby or tropicbird may be plucked out of the air, dangled by the tail and shaken until it regurgitates its food which is then stolen by the frigatebird. The Magnificent frigate is the larger of the two species found in the islands.  In breeding season the male finds a suitable nesting area. Then slowly, over 20 minutes he pumps air into his grossly exaggerated bright red throat pouch until it is the size of a party balloon. As soon as the adult female flies by he loses control and erupts into fits of rapturous head-shaking and vibrating while uttering a shrill high-pitched cry. If the female is suitably impressed she will alight beside him and with his wing jealously protecting her the pair bond is sealed. Only one chick is reared on the flimsy stick nest.
    3G0469_Magnificent_Frigatebird.tif
  • Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides)<br />
RANGE; Breed in Southern Europe & Greater Middle East. Migrant, wintering in Africa. <br />
They feed on insects, fish & amphibian. Breed in marshy wetlands in small colonies often with outehr wading birds.<br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
    POX-2009-05-10_98Squacco Heron.jpg
  • Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides)<br />
RANGE; Breed in Southern Europe & Greater Middle East. Migrant, wintering in Africa. <br />
They feed on insects, fish & amphibian. Breed in marshy wetlands in small colonies often with outehr wading birds.<br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
    POX-2009-05-10_34Squacco Heron.jpg
  • Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides)<br />
RANGE; Breed in Southern Europe & Greater Middle East. Migrant, wintering in Africa. <br />
They feed on insects, fish & amphibian. Breed in marshy wetlands in small colonies often with outehr wading birds.<br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
    POX-2009-05-10_15Squacco Heron.jpg
  • Nic Huin working with Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) Long term research project to investigate the reasons why the population is in decline. Whether it be in the adult stock, chick recruitment into the population or sub-adult mortality. Birds are ringed to identify individuals which is also showing high pair and nest site fidelity. During research period the birds are marked with orange paint to observe their location at sea and to ensure that each bird in the study area is censused which allows for less handling during the season.<br />
Steeple Jason Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
They return to the same nest annually. The nest is a a solid pillar up to 50cm high of mud and guano with some grass and seaweed incorporated. A single egg is laid in October and juveniles fledge between mid March and April. They have a circumpolar range betweeen 65 S and 20 south and breed on Subantarctic Islands, Including South Georgia and islands off southern South America. In the Falklands they are also found on Beauchene, Saunders, West Point and New Island.<br />
The Jasons (Grand, Elephant and Steeple) are a chain of islands 40 miles (64km) north and west off West Falkland towards Patagonia. Steeple is 6 by 1 mile (10Km by 1.6km) in size. From the coast the land rises steeply to a rocky ridge running along the length. <br />
THIS ISLAND HAS THE LARGEST BLACK-BROWED COLONY IN THE WORLD WITH 100,000+ PAIRS. The island is owned by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) Falklands Conservation have an ongoing research project with the Albatross on Steeple Jason.<br />
LISTED AS ENDANGERED
    SJ1325 Black-browed Albatross resear...jpg
  • Nic Huin working with Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) Long term research project to investigate the reasons why the population is in decline. Whether it be in the adult stock, chick recruitment into the population or sub-adult mortality. Birds are ringed to identify individuals which is also showing high pair and nest site fidelity. During research period the birds are marked with orange paint to observe their location at sea and to ensure that each bird in the study area is censused which allows for less handling during the season.<br />
Steeple Jason Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
They return to the same nest annually. The nest is a a solid pillar up to 50cm high of mud and guano with some grass and seaweed incorporated. A single egg is laid in October and juveniles fledge between mid March and April. They have a circumpolar range betweeen 65 S and 20 south and breed on Subantarctic Islands, Including South Georgia and islands off southern South America. In the Falklands they are also found on Beauchene, Saunders, West Point and New Island.<br />
The Jasons (Grand, Elephant and Steeple) are a chain of islands 40 miles (64km) north and west off West Falkland towards Patagonia. Steeple is 6 by 1 mile (10Km by 1.6km) in size. From the coast the land rises steeply to a rocky ridge running along the length. <br />
THIS ISLAND HAS THE LARGEST BLACK-BROWED COLONY IN THE WORLD WITH 100,000+ PAIRS. The island is owned by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) Falklands Conservation have an ongoing research project with the Albatross on Steeple Jason.<br />
LISTED AS ENDANGERED
    SJ1307 Black-browed Albatross resear...jpg
  • Nic Huin working with Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) Long term research project to investigate the reasons why the population is in decline. Whether it be in the adult stock, chick recruitment into the population or sub-adult mortality. Birds are ringed to identify individuals which is also showing high pair and nest site fidelity. During research period the birds are marked with orange paint to observe their location at sea and to ensure that each bird in the study area is censused which allows for less handling during the season.<br />
Steeple Jason Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
They return to the same nest annually. The nest is a a solid pillar up to 50cm high of mud and guano with some grass and seaweed incorporated. A single egg is laid in October and juveniles fledge between mid March and April. They have a circumpolar range betweeen 65 S and 20 south and breed on Subantarctic Islands, Including South Georgia and islands off southern South America. In the Falklands they are also found on Beauchene, Saunders, West Point and New Island.<br />
The Jasons (Grand, Elephant and Steeple) are a chain of islands 40 miles (64km) north and west off West Falkland towards Patagonia. Steeple is 6 by 1 mile (10Km by 1.6km) in size. From the coast the land rises steeply to a rocky ridge running along the length. <br />
THIS ISLAND HAS THE LARGEST BLACK-BROWED COLONY IN THE WORLD WITH 100,000+ PAIRS. The island is owned by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) Falklands Conservation have an ongoing research project with the Albatross on Steeple Jason.<br />
LISTED AS ENDANGERED
    SJ1301 Black-browed Albatross resear...jpg
  • White Storks (Ciconia ciconia) <br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<br />
RANGE: Breeds in Warmer Europe, nw Africa and sw Asia e to southern Kazakhstan) Migrates in winter to tropical Africa down to South Africa & Indian subcontinent.<br />
They breed in open farmland areas with access to marshy wetlands. Nests made of sticks in trees, power pillons and buildings as it is not persecuted as it is seen as a good luck bird. However they are killed during their migration. They feed on fish, frogs, insects but also on small rodents and reptiles.<br />
<br />
Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009<br />
© Pete Oxford / Wild Wonders of Europe<br />
Zaldumbide #506 y Toledo<br />
La Floresta, Quito. ECUADOR<br />
South America<br />
Tel: 593-2-2226958<br />
e-mail: pete@peteoxford.com<br />
www.peteoxford.com
    POX-2009-05-03_28White Storks.jpg
  • Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) in section of the colony which is being studied.  Long term research project to investigate the reasons why the population is in decline. Whether it be in the adult stock, chick recruitment into the population or sub-adult mortality. Birds are ringed to identify individuals which is also showing high pair and nest site fidelity. During research period the birds are marked with orange paint to observe their location at sea and to ensure that each bird in the study area is censused which allows for less handling during the season.<br />
Steeple Jason Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
They return to the same nest annually. The nest is a a solid pillar up to 50cm high of mud and guano with some grass and seaweed incorporated. A single egg is laid in October and juveniles fledge between mid March and April. They have a circumpolar range betweeen 65 S and 20 south and breed on Subantarctic Islands, Including South Georgia and islands off southern South America. In the Falklands they are also found on Beauchene, Saunders, West Point and New Island.<br />
The Jasons (Grand, Elephant and Steeple) are a chain of islands 40 miles (64km) north and west off West Falkland towards Patagonia. Steeple is 6 by 1 mile (10Km by 1.6km) in size. From the coast the land rises steeply to a rocky ridge running along the length. <br />
THIS ISLAND HAS THE LARGEST BLACK-BROWED COLONY IN THE WORLD WITH 100,000+ PAIRS. The island is owned by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) Falklands Conservation have an ongoing research project with the Albatross on Steeple Jason.<br />
LISTED AS ENDANGERED
    SJ1493 Black-browed Albatross Resear...jpg
  • Nic Huin working with Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) Long term research project to investigate the reasons why the population is in decline. Whether it be in the adult stock, chick recruitment into the population or sub-adult mortality. Birds are ringed to identify individuals which is also showing high pair and nest site fidelity. During research period the birds are marked with orange paint to observe their location at sea and to ensure that each bird in the study area is censused which allows for less handling during the season.<br />
Steeple Jason Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
They return to the same nest annually. The nest is a a solid pillar up to 50cm high of mud and guano with some grass and seaweed incorporated. A single egg is laid in October and juveniles fledge between mid March and April. They have a circumpolar range betweeen 65 S and 20 south and breed on Subantarctic Islands, Including South Georgia and islands off southern South America. In the Falklands they are also found on Beauchene, Saunders, West Point and New Island.<br />
The Jasons (Grand, Elephant and Steeple) are a chain of islands 40 miles (64km) north and west off West Falkland towards Patagonia. Steeple is 6 by 1 mile (10Km by 1.6km) in size. From the coast the land rises steeply to a rocky ridge running along the length. <br />
THIS ISLAND HAS THE LARGEST BLACK-BROWED COLONY IN THE WORLD WITH 100,000+ PAIRS. The island is owned by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) Falklands Conservation have an ongoing research project with the Albatross on Steeple Jason.<br />
LISTED AS ENDANGERED
    SJ1490 Black-browed Albatross Resear...jpg
  • Nic Huin working with Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) Long term research project to investigate the reasons why the population is in decline. Whether it be in the adult stock, chick recruitment into the population or sub-adult mortality. Birds are ringed to identify individuals which is also showing high pair and nest site fidelity. During research period the birds are marked with orange paint to observe their location at sea and to ensure that each bird in the study area is censused which allows for less handling during the season.<br />
Steeple Jason Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
They return to the same nest annually. The nest is a a solid pillar up to 50cm high of mud and guano with some grass and seaweed incorporated. A single egg is laid in October and juveniles fledge between mid March and April. They have a circumpolar range betweeen 65 S and 20 south and breed on Subantarctic Islands, Including South Georgia and islands off southern South America. In the Falklands they are also found on Beauchene, Saunders, West Point and New Island.<br />
The Jasons (Grand, Elephant and Steeple) are a chain of islands 40 miles (64km) north and west off West Falkland towards Patagonia. Steeple is 6 by 1 mile (10Km by 1.6km) in size. From the coast the land rises steeply to a rocky ridge running along the length. <br />
THIS ISLAND HAS THE LARGEST BLACK-BROWED COLONY IN THE WORLD WITH 100,000+ PAIRS. The island is owned by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) Falklands Conservation have an ongoing research project with the Albatross on Steeple Jason.<br />
LISTED AS ENDANGERED
    SJ1480 Black-browed Albatross Resear...jpg
  • Nic Huin working with Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) Long term research project to investigate the reasons why the population is in decline. Whether it be in the adult stock, chick recruitment into the population or sub-adult mortality. Birds are ringed to identify individuals which is also showing high pair and nest site fidelity. During research period the birds are marked with orange paint to observe their location at sea and to ensure that each bird in the study area is censused which allows for less handling during the season.<br />
Steeple Jason Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
They return to the same nest annually. The nest is a a solid pillar up to 50cm high of mud and guano with some grass and seaweed incorporated. A single egg is laid in October and juveniles fledge between mid March and April. They have a circumpolar range betweeen 65 S and 20 south and breed on Subantarctic Islands, Including South Georgia and islands off southern South America. In the Falklands they are also found on Beauchene, Saunders, West Point and New Island.<br />
The Jasons (Grand, Elephant and Steeple) are a chain of islands 40 miles (64km) north and west off West Falkland towards Patagonia. Steeple is 6 by 1 mile (10Km by 1.6km) in size. From the coast the land rises steeply to a rocky ridge running along the length. <br />
THIS ISLAND HAS THE LARGEST BLACK-BROWED COLONY IN THE WORLD WITH 100,000+ PAIRS. The island is owned by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) Falklands Conservation have an ongoing research project with the Albatross on Steeple Jason.<br />
LISTED AS ENDANGERED
    SJ1471 Black-browed Albatross Resear...jpg
  • Nic Huin working with Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) Long term research project to investigate the reasons why the population is in decline. Whether it be in the adult stock, chick recruitment into the population or sub-adult mortality. Birds are ringed to identify individuals which is also showing high pair and nest site fidelity. During research period the birds are marked with orange paint to observe their location at sea and to ensure that each bird in the study area is censused which allows for less handling during the season.<br />
Steeple Jason Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
They return to the same nest annually. The nest is a a solid pillar up to 50cm high of mud and guano with some grass and seaweed incorporated. A single egg is laid in October and juveniles fledge between mid March and April. They have a circumpolar range betweeen 65 S and 20 south and breed on Subantarctic Islands, Including South Georgia and islands off southern South America. In the Falklands they are also found on Beauchene, Saunders, West Point and New Island.<br />
The Jasons (Grand, Elephant and Steeple) are a chain of islands 40 miles (64km) north and west off West Falkland towards Patagonia. Steeple is 6 by 1 mile (10Km by 1.6km) in size. From the coast the land rises steeply to a rocky ridge running along the length. <br />
THIS ISLAND HAS THE LARGEST BLACK-BROWED COLONY IN THE WORLD WITH 100,000+ PAIRS. The island is owned by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) Falklands Conservation have an ongoing research project with the Albatross on Steeple Jason.<br />
LISTED AS ENDANGERED
    SJ1467 Black-browed Albatross Resear...jpg
  • Nic Huin working with Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) Long term research project to investigate the reasons why the population is in decline. Whether it be in the adult stock, chick recruitment into the population or sub-adult mortality. Birds are ringed to identify individuals which is also showing high pair and nest site fidelity. During research period the birds are marked with orange paint to observe their location at sea and to ensure that each bird in the study area is censused which allows for less handling during the season.<br />
Steeple Jason Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
They return to the same nest annually. The nest is a a solid pillar up to 50cm high of mud and guano with some grass and seaweed incorporated. A single egg is laid in October and juveniles fledge between mid March and April. They have a circumpolar range betweeen 65 S and 20 south and breed on Subantarctic Islands, Including South Georgia and islands off southern South America. In the Falklands they are also found on Beauchene, Saunders, West Point and New Island.<br />
The Jasons (Grand, Elephant and Steeple) are a chain of islands 40 miles (64km) north and west off West Falkland towards Patagonia. Steeple is 6 by 1 mile (10Km by 1.6km) in size. From the coast the land rises steeply to a rocky ridge running along the length. <br />
THIS ISLAND HAS THE LARGEST BLACK-BROWED COLONY IN THE WORLD WITH 100,000+ PAIRS. The island is owned by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) Falklands Conservation have an ongoing research project with the Albatross on Steeple Jason.<br />
LISTED AS ENDANGERED
    SJ1401 Black-browed Albatross.jpg
  • Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) in section of the colony which is being studied.  Long term research project to investigate the reasons why the population is in decline. Whether it be in the adult stock, chick recruitment into the population or sub-adult mortality. Birds are ringed to identify individuals which is also showing high pair and nest site fidelity. During research period the birds are marked with orange paint to observe their location at sea and to ensure that each bird in the study area is censused which allows for less handling during the season.<br />
Steeple Jason Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
They return to the same nest annually. The nest is a a solid pillar up to 50cm high of mud and guano with some grass and seaweed incorporated. A single egg is laid in October and juveniles fledge between mid March and April. They have a circumpolar range betweeen 65 S and 20 south and breed on Subantarctic Islands, Including South Georgia and islands off southern South America. In the Falklands they are also found on Beauchene, Saunders, West Point and New Island.<br />
The Jasons (Grand, Elephant and Steeple) are a chain of islands 40 miles (64km) north and west off West Falkland towards Patagonia. Steeple is 6 by 1 mile (10Km by 1.6km) in size. From the coast the land rises steeply to a rocky ridge running along the length. <br />
THIS ISLAND HAS THE LARGEST BLACK-BROWED COLONY IN THE WORLD WITH 100,000+ PAIRS. The island is owned by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) Falklands Conservation have an ongoing research project with the Albatross on Steeple Jason.<br />
LISTED AS ENDANGERED
    SJ1399 Black-browed Albatross.jpg
  • Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) in section of the colony which is being studied.  Long term research project to investigate the reasons why the population is in decline. Whether it be in the adult stock, chick recruitment into the population or sub-adult mortality. Birds are ringed to identify individuals which is also showing high pair and nest site fidelity. During research period the birds are marked with orange paint to observe their location at sea and to ensure that each bird in the study area is censused which allows for less handling during the season.<br />
Steeple Jason Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
They return to the same nest annually. The nest is a a solid pillar up to 50cm high of mud and guano with some grass and seaweed incorporated. A single egg is laid in October and juveniles fledge between mid March and April. They have a circumpolar range betweeen 65 S and 20 south and breed on Subantarctic Islands, Including South Georgia and islands off southern South America. In the Falklands they are also found on Beauchene, Saunders, West Point and New Island.<br />
The Jasons (Grand, Elephant and Steeple) are a chain of islands 40 miles (64km) north and west off West Falkland towards Patagonia. Steeple is 6 by 1 mile (10Km by 1.6km) in size. From the coast the land rises steeply to a rocky ridge running along the length. <br />
THIS ISLAND HAS THE LARGEST BLACK-BROWED COLONY IN THE WORLD WITH 100,000+ PAIRS. The island is owned by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) Falklands Conservation have an ongoing research project with the Albatross on Steeple Jason.<br />
LISTED AS ENDANGERED
    SJ1398 Black-browed Albatross.jpg
  • Nic Huin working with Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) Long term research project to investigate the reasons why the population is in decline. Whether it be in the adult stock, chick recruitment into the population or sub-adult mortality. Birds are ringed to identify individuals which is also showing high pair and nest site fidelity. During research period the birds are marked with orange paint to observe their location at sea and to ensure that each bird in the study area is censused which allows for less handling during the season.<br />
Steeple Jason Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
They return to the same nest annually. The nest is a a solid pillar up to 50cm high of mud and guano with some grass and seaweed incorporated. A single egg is laid in October and juveniles fledge between mid March and April. They have a circumpolar range betweeen 65 S and 20 south and breed on Subantarctic Islands, Including South Georgia and islands off southern South America. In the Falklands they are also found on Beauchene, Saunders, West Point and New Island.<br />
The Jasons (Grand, Elephant and Steeple) are a chain of islands 40 miles (64km) north and west off West Falkland towards Patagonia. Steeple is 6 by 1 mile (10Km by 1.6km) in size. From the coast the land rises steeply to a rocky ridge running along the length. <br />
THIS ISLAND HAS THE LARGEST BLACK-BROWED COLONY IN THE WORLD WITH 100,000+ PAIRS. The island is owned by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) Falklands Conservation have an ongoing research project with the Albatross on Steeple Jason.<br />
LISTED AS ENDANGERED
    SJ1311 Black-browed Albatross resear...jpg
  • Nic Huin working with Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) Long term research project to investigate the reasons why the population is in decline. Whether it be in the adult stock, chick recruitment into the population or sub-adult mortality. Birds are ringed to identify individuals which is also showing high pair and nest site fidelity. During research period the birds are marked with orange paint to observe their location at sea and to ensure that each bird in the study area is censused which allows for less handling during the season.<br />
Steeple Jason Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
They return to the same nest annually. The nest is a a solid pillar up to 50cm high of mud and guano with some grass and seaweed incorporated. A single egg is laid in October and juveniles fledge between mid March and April. They have a circumpolar range betweeen 65 S and 20 south and breed on Subantarctic Islands, Including South Georgia and islands off southern South America. In the Falklands they are also found on Beauchene, Saunders, West Point and New Island.<br />
The Jasons (Grand, Elephant and Steeple) are a chain of islands 40 miles (64km) north and west off West Falkland towards Patagonia. Steeple is 6 by 1 mile (10Km by 1.6km) in size. From the coast the land rises steeply to a rocky ridge running along the length. <br />
THIS ISLAND HAS THE LARGEST BLACK-BROWED COLONY IN THE WORLD WITH 100,000+ PAIRS. The island is owned by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) Falklands Conservation have an ongoing research project with the Albatross on Steeple Jason.<br />
LISTED AS ENDANGERED
    SJ1310 Black-browed Albatross resear...jpg
  • Nic Huin working with Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) Long term research project to investigate the reasons why the population is in decline. Whether it be in the adult stock, chick recruitment into the population or sub-adult mortality. Birds are ringed to identify individuals which is also showing high pair and nest site fidelity. During research period the birds are marked with orange paint to observe their location at sea and to ensure that each bird in the study area is censused which allows for less handling during the season.<br />
Steeple Jason Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
They return to the same nest annually. The nest is a a solid pillar up to 50cm high of mud and guano with some grass and seaweed incorporated. A single egg is laid in October and juveniles fledge between mid March and April. They have a circumpolar range betweeen 65 S and 20 south and breed on Subantarctic Islands, Including South Georgia and islands off southern South America. In the Falklands they are also found on Beauchene, Saunders, West Point and New Island.<br />
The Jasons (Grand, Elephant and Steeple) are a chain of islands 40 miles (64km) north and west off West Falkland towards Patagonia. Steeple is 6 by 1 mile (10Km by 1.6km) in size. From the coast the land rises steeply to a rocky ridge running along the length. <br />
THIS ISLAND HAS THE LARGEST BLACK-BROWED COLONY IN THE WORLD WITH 100,000+ PAIRS. The island is owned by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) Falklands Conservation have an ongoing research project with the Albatross on Steeple Jason.<br />
LISTED AS ENDANGERED
    SJ1303 Black-browed Albatross resear...jpg
  • Nic Huin working with Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) Long term research project to investigate the reasons why the population is in decline. Whether it be in the adult stock, chick recruitment into the population or sub-adult mortality. Birds are ringed to identify individuals which is also showing high pair and nest site fidelity. During research period the birds are marked with orange paint to observe their location at sea and to ensure that each bird in the study area is censused which allows for less handling during the season.<br />
Steeple Jason Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
They return to the same nest annually. The nest is a a solid pillar up to 50cm high of mud and guano with some grass and seaweed incorporated. A single egg is laid in October and juveniles fledge between mid March and April. They have a circumpolar range betweeen 65 S and 20 south and breed on Subantarctic Islands, Including South Georgia and islands off southern South America. In the Falklands they are also found on Beauchene, Saunders, West Point and New Island.<br />
The Jasons (Grand, Elephant and Steeple) are a chain of islands 40 miles (64km) north and west off West Falkland towards Patagonia. Steeple is 6 by 1 mile (10Km by 1.6km) in size. From the coast the land rises steeply to a rocky ridge running along the length. <br />
THIS ISLAND HAS THE LARGEST BLACK-BROWED COLONY IN THE WORLD WITH 100,000+ PAIRS. The island is owned by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) Falklands Conservation have an ongoing research project with the Albatross on Steeple Jason.<br />
LISTED AS ENDANGERED
    SJ1401 Black-browed Albatross.jpg
  • White Storks (Ciconia ciconia) <br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<br />
RANGE: Breeds in Warmer Europe, nw Africa and sw Asia e to southern Kazakhstan) Migrates in winter to tropical Africa down to South Africa & Indian subcontinent.<br />
They breed in open farmland areas with access to marshy wetlands. Nests made of sticks in trees, power pillons and buildings as it is not persecuted as it is seen as a good luck bird. However they are killed during their migration. They feed on fish, frogs, insects but also on small rodents and reptiles.<br />
<br />
Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009<br />
© Pete Oxford / Wild Wonders of Europe<br />
Zaldumbide #506 y Toledo<br />
La Floresta, Quito. ECUADOR<br />
South America<br />
Tel: 593-2-2226958<br />
e-mail: pete@peteoxford.com<br />
www.peteoxford.com
    POX-2009-05-03_26White Storks.jpg
  • White Storks (Ciconia ciconia) <br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<br />
RANGE: Breeds in Warmer Europe, nw Africa and sw Asia e to southern Kazakhstan) Migrates in winter to tropical Africa down to South Africa & Indian subcontinent.<br />
They breed in open farmland areas with access to marshy wetlands. Nests made of sticks in trees, power pillons and buildings as it is not persecuted as it is seen as a good luck bird. However they are killed during their migration. They feed on fish, frogs, insects but also on small rodents and reptiles.<br />
<br />
Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009<br />
© Pete Oxford / Wild Wonders of Europe<br />
Zaldumbide #506 y Toledo<br />
La Floresta, Quito. ECUADOR<br />
South America<br />
Tel: 593-2-2226958<br />
e-mail: pete@peteoxford.com<br />
www.peteoxford.com
    POX-2009-05-03_34White Storks.jpg
  • White Storks (Ciconia ciconia) <br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<br />
RANGE: Breeds in Warmer Europe, nw Africa and sw Asia e to southern Kazakhstan) Migrates in winter to tropical Africa down to South Africa & Indian subcontinent.<br />
They breed in open farmland areas with access to marshy wetlands. Nests made of sticks in trees, power pillons and buildings as it is not persecuted as it is seen as a good luck bird. However they are killed during their migration. They feed on fish, frogs, insects but also on small rodents and reptiles.<br />
<br />
Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009<br />
© Pete Oxford / Wild Wonders of Europe<br />
Zaldumbide #506 y Toledo<br />
La Floresta, Quito. ECUADOR<br />
South America<br />
Tel: 593-2-2226958<br />
e-mail: pete@peteoxford.com<br />
www.peteoxford.com
    POX-2009-05-03_3White Storks.jpg
  • Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) in section of the colony which is being studied.  Long term research project to investigate the reasons why the population is in decline. Whether it be in the adult stock, chick recruitment into the population or sub-adult mortality. Birds are ringed to identify individuals which is also showing high pair and nest site fidelity. During research period the birds are marked with orange paint to observe their location at sea and to ensure that each bird in the study area is censused which allows for less handling during the season.<br />
Steeple Jason Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
They return to the same nest annually. The nest is a a solid pillar up to 50cm high of mud and guano with some grass and seaweed incorporated. A single egg is laid in October and juveniles fledge between mid March and April. They have a circumpolar range betweeen 65 S and 20 south and breed on Subantarctic Islands, Including South Georgia and islands off southern South America. In the Falklands they are also found on Beauchene, Saunders, West Point and New Island.<br />
The Jasons (Grand, Elephant and Steeple) are a chain of islands 40 miles (64km) north and west off West Falkland towards Patagonia. Steeple is 6 by 1 mile (10Km by 1.6km) in size. From the coast the land rises steeply to a rocky ridge running along the length. <br />
THIS ISLAND HAS THE LARGEST BLACK-BROWED COLONY IN THE WORLD WITH 100,000+ PAIRS. The island is owned by WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) Falklands Conservation have an ongoing research project with the Albatross on Steeple Jason.<br />
LISTED AS ENDANGERED
    SJ1473 Black-browed Albatross Resear...jpg
  • Red-backed Hawk (Buteo polyosoma)<br />
Volunteer Point, Johnson's Harbour, East Falkland Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
RANGE: Widely distributed in South America from high Andes in Colombia to Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and Falkland Islands.<br />
They reuse nest sites year after year.<br />
Take a variety of prey from rats, rabbits, small birds and occasionally larger birds.
    VVVVV711 Red-backed Hawk.jpg
  • Red-backed Hawk (Buteo polyosoma)<br />
Volunteer Point, Johnson's Harbour, East Falkland Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
RANGE: Widely distributed in South America from high Andes in Colombia to Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and Falkland Islands.<br />
They reuse nest sites year after year.<br />
Take a variety of prey from rats, rabbits, small birds and occasionally larger birds.
    VVVVV317 Red-backed Hawk.jpg
  • Red-backed Hawk (Buteo polyosoma)<br />
Volunteer Point, Johnson's Harbour, East Falkland Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
RANGE: Widely distributed in South America from high Andes in Colombia to Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and Falkland Islands.<br />
They reuse nest sites year after year.<br />
Take a variety of prey from rats, rabbits, small birds and occasionally larger birds.
    VVVVV311 Red-backed Hawk.jpg
  • Red-backed Hawk (Buteo polyosoma)<br />
Volunteer Point, Johnson's Harbour, East Falkland Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
RANGE: Widely distributed in South America from high Andes in Colombia to Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and Falkland Islands.<br />
They reuse nest sites year after year.<br />
Take a variety of prey from rats, rabbits, small birds and occasionally larger birds.
    VVVVV714 Red-backed Hawk.jpg
  • Red-backed Hawk (Buteo polyosoma)<br />
Volunteer Point, Johnson's Harbour, East Falkland Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
RANGE: Widely distributed in South America from high Andes in Colombia to Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and Falkland Islands.<br />
They reuse nest sites year after year.<br />
Take a variety of prey from rats, rabbits, small birds and occasionally larger birds.
    VVVVV322 Red-backed Hawk.jpg
  • Red-backed Hawk (Buteo polyosoma)<br />
Volunteer Point, Johnson's Harbour, East Falkland Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
RANGE: Widely distributed in South America from high Andes in Colombia to Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and Falkland Islands.<br />
They reuse nest sites year after year.<br />
Take a variety of prey from rats, rabbits, small birds and occasionally larger birds.
    VVVVV328 Red-backed Hawk.jpg
  • Red-backed Hawk (Buteo polyosoma)<br />
Volunteer Point, Johnson's Harbour, East Falkland Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
RANGE: Widely distributed in South America from high Andes in Colombia to Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and Falkland Islands.<br />
They reuse nest sites year after year.<br />
Take a variety of prey from rats, rabbits, small birds and occasionally larger birds.
    VVVVV306 Red-backed Hawk.jpg
  • Red-backed Hawk (Buteo polyosoma)<br />
Volunteer Point, Johnson's Harbour, East Falkland Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
RANGE: Widely distributed in South America from high Andes in Colombia to Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and Falkland Islands.<br />
They reuse nest sites year after year.<br />
Take a variety of prey from rats, rabbits, small birds and occasionally larger birds.
    VVVVV314 Red-backed Hawk.jpg
  • Red-backed Hawk (Buteo polyosoma)<br />
Volunteer Point, Johnson's Harbour, East Falkland Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
RANGE: Widely distributed in South America from high Andes in Colombia to Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and Falkland Islands.<br />
They reuse nest sites year after year.<br />
Take a variety of prey from rats, rabbits, small birds and occasionally larger birds.
    VVVVV303 Red-backed Hawk.jpg
  • Brown Pelican in the street (Pelecanus occidentalis urinator)<br />
Puerta Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
These birds are relatives of the frigate birds. However they use their pouches for trapping water and with luck some fish. Brown pelicans are the smallest of the family and the only pelicans which are truly marine and also together with the Peruvian pelicans that plunge-dive to catch their food. They nest in scattered colonies throughout the archipelago. Breeding occurs in any month, although particular colonies are synchronised.
    2G2259_Brown_Pelicans_in_Road.tif
  • Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis urinator)<br />
Puerto Ayora. Santa Cruz Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
These birds are relatives of the frigate birds. However they use their pouches for trapping water and with luck some fish. Brown pelicans are the smallest of the family and the only pelicans which are truly marine and also together with the Peruvian pelicans that plunge-dive to catch their food. They nest in scattered colonies throughout the archipelago. Breeding occurs in any month, although particular colonies are synchronised.
    1G9769_Brown_Pelican.tif
  • Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis urinator)<br />
Puerto Ayora. Santa Cruz Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
These birds are relatives of the frigate birds. However they use their pouches for trapping water and with luck some fish. Brown pelicans are the smallest of the family and the only pelicans which are truly marine and also together with the Peruvian pelicans that plunge-dive to catch their food. They nest in scattered colonies throughout the archipelago. Breeding occurs in any month, although particular colonies are synchronised.
    1G8981_Brown_Pelican.tif
  • Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) & Brown Pelicans being fed fish guts from fisherman in fishmarket (Pelecanus occidentalis urinator)<br />
Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
These birds are relatives of the frigate birds. However they use their pouches for trapping water and with luck some fish. Brown pelicans are the smallest of the family and the only pelicans which are truly marine and also together with the Peruvian pelicans that plunge-dive to catch their food. They nest in scattered colonies throughout the archipelago. Breeding occurs in any month, although particular colonies are synchronised.
    1G460_Sea_lion_&_Pelicans_in_fishmar...tif
  • European Bee-eaters (Merops apiaster)<br />
Breed in Southern Europe & North Africa & Western Asia. It is strongly migratory wintering in tropical Africa, India & Sri Lanka. They feed on insects, mainly bees, wasps and hornets caught on the wing. Eat up to 250 bees a day, removing sting by hitting them repeatedly on the ground. They nest on sandy banks usually near water.<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
    POX-2009-05-13_8Euro. Bee-eaters.jpg
  • European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster)<br />
Breed in Southern Europe & North Africa & Western Asia. It is strongly migratory wintering in tropical Africa, India & Sri Lanka. They feed on insects, mainly bees, wasps and hornets caught on the wing. Eat up to 250 bees a day, removing sting by hitting them repeatedly on the ground. They nest on sandy banks usually near water.<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
    POX-2009-05-13_7Europ. Bee-eater.jpg
  • Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia)<br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<br />
<br />
Mission: Iberian Lynx, May 2009<br />
© Pete Oxford / Wild Wonders of Europe<br />
Zaldumbide #506 y Toledo<br />
La Floresta, Quito. ECUADOR<br />
South America<br />
Tel: 593-2-2226958<br />
e-mail: pete@peteoxford.com<br />
www.peteoxford.com
    POX-2009-05-09_53Spoonbill.jpg
  • Waved Albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) Chick being harrassed by Nazca boobies, (formerly Masked booby) (Sula granti)<br />
Punta Cevallos, Española Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
ENDEMIC TO GALAPAGOS. <br />
CRITICALLY ENDANGERED<br />
However a few pairs nest on Isla de la Plata near the Ecuadorian mainland. +-12,000 pairs breed on the Island of Española in Galapagos. They only come ashore between April and December to breed, otherwise they spend their entire life at sea. Once an albatross chick fledges and goes to sea it will remain there until it is 4 years old before returning to land to breed for the first time. Albatross mate for life and live about 40 years. They form part of the family of tube-nosed birds.
    4GL63_Waved_Albatross_Chick_&_Nazca_...tif
  • Blue-footed Boobies (Sula nebouxii excisa) in feeding frenzy aggregaton.<br />
Puerto Villamil, Isabela Island. GALAPAGOS ISLANDS,<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
By far the least common of the three booby species in Galapagos but the Blue-footed Boobies are the most commanly seen as their small colonies are spread throughout the archipelago. They nest close to shore on flat areas. The nests are relatively closely spaced, but consist of nothing more than a shallow scrape in the ground. They have less than an annual breeding cycle and different colonies can be found breeding around the archipelago throughout the year. Their courtship antics are entertaining. In trying to attract a mate the male actually dances. If a female is attracted to him she will join him and together they will dance the 'booby two step'. Sexes are differentiated by the eyes. Males appear to have smaller pupils than females. (females have a darkly stained iris giving the impression of a larger pupil) The female is also larger and her voice is distinct - a honk while the male whistles. They are inshore feeders and are able to dive in shallow water. As they feed close to shore it is feasible for the parent birds to return with food sufficient for three chicks so in a good year they may raise up to three.
    1G9406_Blue-footed_Boobies.tif
  • Blue-footed Boobies Diving (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
Santiago Island. GALAPAGOS ISLANDS,<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
By far the least common of the three booby species in Galapagos but the Blue-footed Boobies are the most commanly seen as their small colonies are spread throughout the archipelago. They nest close to shore on flat areas. The nests are relatively closely spaced, but consist of nothing more than a shallow scrape in the ground. They have less than an annual breeding cycle and different colonies can be found breeding around the archipelago throughout the year. Their courtship antics are entertaining. In trying to attract a mate the male actually dances. If a female is attracted to him she will join him and together they will dance the 'booby two step'. Sexes are differentiated by the eyes. Males appear to have smaller pupils than females. (females have a darkly stained iris giving the impression of a larger pupil) The female is also larger and her voice is distinct - a honk while the male whistles. They are inshore feeders and are able to dive in shallow water. As they feed close to shore it is feasible for the parent birds to return with food sufficient for three chicks so in a good year they may raise up to three.
    1G7403_Blue-footed_Boobies_Diving.tif
  • Waved Albatross pair (Phoebastria irrorata) change over for egg incubating<br />
Punta Cevallos, Española Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
ENDEMIC TO GALAPAGOS. <br />
CRITICALLY ENDANGERED<br />
However a few pairs nest on Isla de la Plata near the Ecuadorian mainland. +-12,000 pairs breed on the Island of Española in Galapagos. They only come ashore between April and December to breed, otherwise they spend their entire life at sea. Once an albatross chick fledges and goes to sea it will remain there until it is 4 years old before returning to land to breed for the first time. Albatross mate for life and live about 40 years. They form part of the family of tube-nosed birds.
    1G5654_Waved_Albatross_change_over.tif
  • Blue-footed booby  (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
Punta Cevallos, Española or Hood Island Island<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
By far the least common of the three booby species in Galapagos but the Blue-footed boobies are the most commanly seen as their small colonies are spread throughout the archipelago. They nest close to shore on flat areas. The nests are relatively closely spaced, but consist of nothing more than a shallow scrape in the ground. They have less than an annual breeding cycle and different colonies can be found breeding around the archipelago throughout the year. Their courtship antics are entertaining. In trying to attract a mate the male actually dances. If a female is attracted to him she will join him and together they will dance the 'booby two step'. Sexes are differentiated by the eyes. Males appear to have smaller pupils than females. (females have a darkly stained iris giving the impression of a larger pupil) The female is also larger and her voice is distinct - a honk while the male whistles. They are inshore feeders and are able to dive in shallow water. As they feed close to shore it is feasible for the parent birds to return with food sufficient for three chicks so in a good year they may raise up to three.
    1G5027_Blue-footed_booby.tif
  • Blue-footed Booby Colony (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
Española (Hood) Island. GALAPAGOS ISLANDS,<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
By far the least common of the three booby species in Galapagos but the Blue-footed Boobies are the most commanly seen as their small colonies are spread throughout the archipelago. They nest close to shore on flat areas. The nests are relatively closely spaced, but consist of nothing more than a shallow scrape in the ground. They have less than an annual breeding cycle and different colonies can be found breeding around the archipelago throughout the year. Their courtship antics are entertaining. In trying to attract a mate the male actually dances. If a female is attracted to him she will join him and together they will dance the 'booby two step'. Sexes are differentiated by the eyes. Males appear to have smaller pupils than females. (females have a darkly stained iris giving the impression of a larger pupil) The female is also larger and her voice is distinct - a honk while the male whistles. They are inshore feeders and are able to dive in shallow water. As they feed close to shore it is feasible for the parent birds to return with food sufficient for three chicks so in a good year they may raise up to three.
    1G2150_Blue-footed_Booby_Colony.tif
  • Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
Española or Hood Island Island<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
By far the least common of the three booby species in Galapagos but the Blue-footed boobies are the most commanly seen as their small colonies are spread throughout the archipelago. They nest close to shore on flat areas. The nests are relatively closely spaced, but consist of nothing more than a shallow scrape in the ground. They have less than an annual breeding cycle and different colonies can be found breeding around the archipelago throughout the year. Their courtship antics are entertaining. In trying to attract a mate the male actually dances. If a female is attracted to him she will join him and together they will dance the 'booby two step'. Sexes are differentiated by the eyes. Males appear to have smaller pupils than females. (females have a darkly stained iris giving the impression of a larger pupil) The female is also larger and her voice is distinct - a honk while the male whistles. They are inshore feeders and are able to dive in shallow water. As they feed close to shore it is feasible for the parent birds to return with food sufficient for three chicks so in a good year they may raise up to three.
    GC461_Blue-footed_booby.tif
  • Waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) chick<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
ENDEMIC TO GALAPAGOS. However a few pairs nest on Isla de la Plata near the Ecuadorian mainland. +-12,000 pairs breed on the Island of Española in Galapagos. They only come ashore between April and December to breed, otherwise they spend their entire life at sea. Once an albatross chick fledges and goes to sea it will remain there until it is 4 years old before returning to land to breed for the first time. Albatross mate fore life and live about 40 years. They form part of the family of tube-nosed birds.
    GC481_Waved_albatross_chick.tif
  • Waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) courtship<br />
Española or Hood Island<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
ENDEMIC TO GALAPAGOS. However a few pairs nest on Isla de la Plata near the Ecuadorian mainland. +-12,000 pairs breed on the Island of Española in Galapagos. They only come ashore between April and December to breed, otherwise they spend their entire life at sea. Once an albatross chick fledges and goes to sea it will remain there until it is 4 years old before returning to land to breed for the first time. Albatross mate fore life and live about 40 years. They form part of the family of tube-nosed birds.<br />
<br />
[#Beginning of Shooting Data Section]<br />
Nikon D2X<br />
Focal Length: 420mm<br />
Optimize Image: <br />
Color Mode: Mode II (Adobe RGB)<br />
Long Exposure NR: Off<br />
High ISO NR: On (Normal)<br />
2007/07/27 09:29:56.8<br />
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority<br />
White Balance: Cloudy<br />
Tone Comp.: Normal<br />
RAW (12-bit)<br />
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern<br />
AF Mode: AF-C<br />
Hue Adjustment: 0°<br />
Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848)<br />
1/1000 sec - F/4<br />
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached<br />
Saturation: Normal<br />
Color<br />
Exposure Comp.: -1.7 EV<br />
Sharpening: None<br />
Lens: 300mm F/2.8 D<br />
Sensitivity: ISO 400<br />
Auto Flash Comp: 0 EV<br />
Image Comment:                                     <br />
[#End of Shooting Data Section]
    GC452_Waved_albatross.tif
  • Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii excisa) feet<br />
Española or Hood Island<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
By far the least common of the three booby species in Galapagos but the Blue-footed boobies are the most commanly seen as their small colonies are spread throughout the archipelago. They nest close to shore on flat areas. The nests are relatively closely spaced, but consist of nothing more than a shallow scrape in the ground. They have less than an annual breeding cycle and different colonies can be found breeding around the archipelago throughout the year. Their courtship antics are entertaining. In trying to attract a mate the male actually dances. If a female is attracted to him she will join him and together they will dance the 'booby two step'. Sexes are differentiated by the eyes. Males appear to have smaller pupils than females. (females have a darkly stained iris giving the impression of a larger pupil) The female is also larger and her voice is distinct - a honk while the male whistles. They are inshore feeders and are able to dive in shallow water. As they feed close to shore it is feasible for the parent birds to return with food sufficient for three chicks so in a good year they may raise up to three.
    GC434_Blue-footed_booby_feet.tif
  • Waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) preening<br />
Española or Hood Island<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
ENDEMIC TO GALAPAGOS. However a few pairs nest on Isla de la Plata near the Ecuadorian mainland. +-12,000 pairs breed on the Island of Española in Galapagos. They only come ashore between April and December to breed, otherwise they spend their entire life at sea. Once an albatross chick fledges and goes to sea it will remain there until it is 4 years old before returning to land to breed for the first time. Albatross mate fore life and live about 40 years. They form part of the family of tube-nosed birds.<br />
<br />
[#Beginning of Shooting Data Section]<br />
Nikon D2X<br />
Focal Length: 420mm<br />
Optimize Image: <br />
Color Mode: Mode II (Adobe RGB)<br />
Long Exposure NR: Off<br />
High ISO NR: On (Normal)<br />
2007/07/27 09:53:52.6<br />
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority<br />
White Balance: Cloudy<br />
Tone Comp.: Normal<br />
RAW (12-bit)<br />
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern<br />
AF Mode: AF-C<br />
Hue Adjustment: 0°<br />
Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848)<br />
1/1600 sec - F/5.6<br />
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached<br />
Saturation: Normal<br />
Color<br />
Exposure Comp.: -1.7 EV<br />
Sharpening: None<br />
Lens: 300mm F/2.8 D<br />
Sensitivity: ISO 400<br />
Auto Flash Comp: 0 EV<br />
Image Comment:                                     <br />
[#End of Shooting Data Section]
    GC159_Waved_albatross_preening.tif
  • Waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata)<br />
Española or Hood Island<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
ENDEMIC TO GALAPAGOS. However a few pairs nest on Isla de la Plata near the Ecuadorian mainland. +-12,000 pairs breed on the Island of Española in Galapagos. They only come ashore between April and December to breed, otherwise they spend their entire life at sea. Once an albatross chick fledges and goes to sea it will remain there until it is 4 years old before returning to land to breed for the first time. Albatross mate fore life and live about 40 years. They form part of the family of tube-nosed birds.<br />
<br />
[#Beginning of Shooting Data Section]<br />
Nikon D2X<br />
Focal Length: 420mm<br />
Optimize Image: <br />
Color Mode: Mode II (Adobe RGB)<br />
Long Exposure NR: Off<br />
High ISO NR: On (Normal)<br />
2007/07/27 09:53:44.7<br />
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority<br />
White Balance: Cloudy<br />
Tone Comp.: Normal<br />
RAW (12-bit)<br />
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern<br />
AF Mode: AF-C<br />
Hue Adjustment: 0°<br />
Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848)<br />
1/2000 sec - F/5.6<br />
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached<br />
Saturation: Normal<br />
Color<br />
Exposure Comp.: -1.7 EV<br />
Sharpening: None<br />
Lens: 300mm F/2.8 D<br />
Sensitivity: ISO 400<br />
Auto Flash Comp: 0 EV<br />
Image Comment:                                     <br />
[#End of Shooting Data Section]
    GC137_Waved_albatross.tif
  • Waved Albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) Courtship<br />
Punta Cevallos, Española Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
ENDEMIC TO GALAPAGOS. <br />
CRITICALLY ENDANGERED<br />
However a few pairs nest on Isla de la Plata near the Ecuadorian mainland. +-12,000 pairs breed on the Island of Española in Galapagos. They only come ashore between April and December to breed, otherwise they spend their entire life at sea. Once an albatross chick fledges and goes to sea it will remain there until it is 4 years old before returning to land to breed for the first time. Albatross mate for life and live about 40 years. They form part of the family of tube-nosed birds.
    1G5602 Waved Albatross Courtship.jpg
  • Blue-footed booby courtship (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
Punta Cevallos, Española or Hood Island Island<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
By far the least common of the three booby species in Galapagos but the Blue-footed boobies are the most commanly seen as their small colonies are spread throughout the archipelago. They nest close to shore on flat areas. The nests are relatively closely spaced, but consist of nothing more than a shallow scrape in the ground. They have less than an annual breeding cycle and different colonies can be found breeding around the archipelago throughout the year. Their courtship antics are entertaining. In trying to attract a mate the male actually dances. If a female is attracted to him she will join him and together they will dance the 'booby two step'. Sexes are differentiated by the eyes. Males appear to have smaller pupils than females. (females have a darkly stained iris giving the impression of a larger pupil) The female is also larger and her voice is distinct - a honk while the male whistles. They are inshore feeders and are able to dive in shallow water. As they feed close to shore it is feasible for the parent birds to return with food sufficient for three chicks so in a good year they may raise up to three.
    1G5017 Blue-footed booby courtship.jpg
  • Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii excisa) <br />
Punta Suarez, Española or Hood Island Island<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
By far the least common of the three booby species in Galapagos but the Blue-footed boobies are the most commanly seen as their small colonies are spread throughout the archipelago. They nest close to shore on flat areas. The nests are relatively closely spaced, but consist of nothing more than a shallow scrape in the ground. They have less than an annual breeding cycle and different colonies can be found breeding around the archipelago throughout the year. Their courtship antics are entertaining. In trying to attract a mate the male actually dances. If a female is attracted to him she will join him and together they will dance the 'booby two step'. Sexes are differentiated by the eyes. Males appear to have smaller pupils than females. (females have a darkly stained iris giving the impression of a larger pupil) The female is also larger and her voice is distinct - a honk while the male whistles. They are inshore feeders and are able to dive in shallow water. As they feed close to shore it is feasible for the parent birds to return with food sufficient for three chicks so in a good year they may raise up to three.
    1G5723_Blue-footed_booby.jpg
  • Blue-footed booby  (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
Punta Cevallos, Española or Hood Island Island<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
By far the least common of the three booby species in Galapagos but the Blue-footed boobies are the most commanly seen as their small colonies are spread throughout the archipelago. They nest close to shore on flat areas. The nests are relatively closely spaced, but consist of nothing more than a shallow scrape in the ground. They have less than an annual breeding cycle and different colonies can be found breeding around the archipelago throughout the year. Their courtship antics are entertaining. In trying to attract a mate the male actually dances. If a female is attracted to him she will join him and together they will dance the 'booby two step'. Sexes are differentiated by the eyes. Males appear to have smaller pupils than females. (females have a darkly stained iris giving the impression of a larger pupil) The female is also larger and her voice is distinct - a honk while the male whistles. They are inshore feeders and are able to dive in shallow water. As they feed close to shore it is feasible for the parent birds to return with food sufficient for three chicks so in a good year they may raise up to three.
    1G5018_Blue-footed_booby.jpg
  • Striated Caracara or Johnny Rook (Phalcoboenus australis)<br />
West Point Island. Off of West Falkland Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
Usually quite tame and very curious towards man. Rarely take prey on the wing using instead its ability to run and grasp penguin chicks and eggs and small petrels with its powerful feet and claws. Also feed on insects, molluscs and carrion. Can survive during critical winter periods on excreta of Gentoo penguins and fur seals.  They nest on cliff edges, under large rock slabs or on the top of a tussock grass clump, often close to the seabird colonies on which they prey.<br />
RANGE: Falkland Islands where it is largely restricted to offshore tussock islands like Jason Island group, Beauchene and Sea Lion Island, Islets of Cape Horn and some islands off the south west coast of Chile as far north as Isla Tarlton.<br />
NEAR THREATENED due to small population and restricted range.<br />
Less than 1000 birds exist.
    WP559 Striated Caracara.jpg
  • Striated Caracara or Johnny Rook (Phalcoboenus australis)<br />
West Point Island. Off of West Falkland Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
Usually quite tame and very curious towards man. Rarely take prey on the wing using instead its ability to run and grasp penguin chicks and eggs and small petrels with its powerful feet and claws. Also feed on insects, molluscs and carrion. Can survive during critical winter periods on excreta of Gentoo penguins and fur seals.  They nest on cliff edges, under large rock slabs or on the top of a tussock grass clump, often close to the seabird colonies on which they prey.<br />
RANGE: Falkland Islands where it is largely restricted to offshore tussock islands like Jason Island group, Beauchene and Sea Lion Island, Islets of Cape Horn and some islands off the south west coast of Chile as far north as Isla Tarlton.<br />
NEAR THREATENED due to small population and restricted range.<br />
Less than 1000 birds exist.
    WP561 Striated Caracara.jpg
  • Striated Caracara or Johnny Rook (Phalcoboenus australis)<br />
West Point Island. Off of West Falkland Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
Usually quite tame and very curious towards man. Rarely take prey on the wing using instead its ability to run and grasp penguin chicks and eggs and small petrels with its powerful feet and claws. Also feed on insects, molluscs and carrion. Can survive during critical winter periods on excreta of Gentoo penguins and fur seals.  They nest on cliff edges, under large rock slabs or on the top of a tussock grass clump, often close to the seabird colonies on which they prey.<br />
RANGE: Falkland Islands where it is largely restricted to offshore tussock islands like Jason Island group, Beauchene and Sea Lion Island, Islets of Cape Horn and some islands off the south west coast of Chile as far north as Isla Tarlton.<br />
NEAR THREATENED due to small population and restricted range.<br />
Less than 1000 birds exist.
    WP560 Striated Caracara.jpg
  • Striated Caracara or Johnny Rook (Phalcoboenus australis)<br />
West Point Island. Off of West Falkland Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
Usually quite tame and very curious towards man. Rarely take prey on the wing using instead its ability to run and grasp penguin chicks and eggs and small petrels with its powerful feet and claws. Also feed on insects, molluscs and carrion. Can survive during critical winter periods on excreta of Gentoo penguins and fur seals.  They nest on cliff edges, under large rock slabs or on the top of a tussock grass clump, often close to the seabird colonies on which they prey.<br />
RANGE: Falkland Islands where it is largely restricted to offshore tussock islands like Jason Island group, Beauchene and Sea Lion Island, Islets of Cape Horn and some islands off the south west coast of Chile as far north as Isla Tarlton.<br />
NEAR THREATENED due to small population and restricted range.<br />
Less than 1000 birds exist.
    WP555 Striated Caracara.jpg
  • Striated Caracara or Johnny Rook (Phalcoboenus australis)<br />
West Point Island. Off of West Falkland Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
Usually quite tame and very curious towards man. Rarely take prey on the wing using instead its ability to run and grasp penguin chicks and eggs and small petrels with its powerful feet and claws. Also feed on insects, molluscs and carrion. Can survive during critical winter periods on excreta of Gentoo penguins and fur seals.  They nest on cliff edges, under large rock slabs or on the top of a tussock grass clump, often close to the seabird colonies on which they prey.<br />
RANGE: Falkland Islands where it is largely restricted to offshore tussock islands like Jason Island group, Beauchene and Sea Lion Island, Islets of Cape Horn and some islands off the south west coast of Chile as far north as Isla Tarlton.<br />
NEAR THREATENED due to small population and restricted range.<br />
Less than 1000 birds exist.
    WP538 Striated Caracara.jpg
  • Striated Caracara or Johnny Rook (Phalcoboenus australis)<br />
West Point Island. Off of West Falkland Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
Usually quite tame and very curious towards man. Rarely take prey on the wing using instead its ability to run and grasp penguin chicks and eggs and small petrels with its powerful feet and claws. Also feed on insects, molluscs and carrion. Can survive during critical winter periods on excreta of Gentoo penguins and fur seals.  They nest on cliff edges, under large rock slabs or on the top of a tussock grass clump, often close to the seabird colonies on which they prey.<br />
RANGE: Falkland Islands where it is largely restricted to offshore tussock islands like Jason Island group, Beauchene and Sea Lion Island, Islets of Cape Horn and some islands off the south west coast of Chile as far north as Isla Tarlton.<br />
NEAR THREATENED due to small population and restricted range.<br />
Less than 1000 birds exist.
    WP480 Striated Caracara.jpg
  • Waved Albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) with egg.<br />
Punta Cevallos, Española Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
ENDEMIC TO GALAPAGOS. <br />
CRITICALLY ENDANGERED<br />
However a few pairs nest on Isla de la Plata near the Ecuadorian mainland. +-12,000 pairs breed on the Island of Española in Galapagos. They only come ashore between April and December to breed, otherwise they spend their entire life at sea. Once an albatross chick fledges and goes to sea it will remain there until it is 4 years old before returning to land to breed for the first time. Albatross mate for life and live about 40 years. They form part of the family of tube-nosed birds.
    1G6007_Waved_Albatross_&_egg.jpg
  • Waved Albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) in long grass<br />
Punta Suarez, Española Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
ENDEMIC TO GALAPAGOS. <br />
CRITICALLY ENDANGERED<br />
However a few pairs nest on Isla de la Plata near the Ecuadorian mainland. +-12,000 pairs breed on the Island of Española in Galapagos. They only come ashore between April and December to breed, otherwise they spend their entire life at sea. Once an albatross chick fledges and goes to sea it will remain there until it is 4 years old before returning to land to breed for the first time. Albatross mate for life and live about 40 years. They form part of the family of tube-nosed birds.
    1G4450_Waved_Albatross.jpg
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