Photos

When I saw this blue footed booby stood up to peck on its back, I saw two eggs underneath her. I did not waste time setting and clicking the shutter of my camera. For more photo of this bird you may go to Blue Footed Booby and the Workshop

Named for their blue legs and feet these are the most common and non-descript of the Galapagos Booby. Their natural habitat extends from Peru to Mexico. Young blue-foots look quite similar to adults yet it takes 2 to 3 years to reach their adult plumage of a pale streaked head, dark mantle with white patches on the nape and rump, white bellies and a dark tail. Blue-Footed Boobies nest in colonies.

It is really unfortunate that the TE and TL maps do not cover this part of Ecuador.

Nikon D200
2008/07/10 07:32:55.2
RAW (12-bit)converted to 8 bit JPG
Image Size: Large (3872 x 2592)
Color
Lens: VR 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focal Length: 135mm
Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/250 sec - F/8.0
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
ISO 160
Optimize Image: More Vivid
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: AF-C
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Color Mode: Mode III (Adobe sRGB)
Tone Comp.: High Contrast
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Enhanced
Sharpening: High
Image Comment: Copyright (C) 2008 Andre' Salvador
Long Exposure NR: Off
High ISO NR: On