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Posted 09 April 2012 - 01:11 AM
Taken in the Dry Tortugas (FL) on 04/06. This should be a Brown Noddy. The bill is what gives it away, but I would have thought the white wouldn't have gone so far back on the head. Black Noddy is only other choice and is less common here. I was excited about getting this one either way.
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Posted 09 April 2012 - 01:12 AM
2nd pic. This one let me get rather close.
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Posted 09 April 2012 - 02:48 AM
Confirmed..... thinking of possibly taking a tour to the Dry Tortugas this summer.
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Posted 09 April 2012 - 03:33 AM
My understanding is that in the April time frame is the absolute best time to go because of the nesting aspect and the migratory birds coming through. I responded to a post by Liam earlier about this. I went now due to that. Just research before you head out. There are a few birds that are year long residents, but I think the prime time is in the spring. You can camp on the island, but it is very primitive. You will only have about 3 1/2 to 4 hours if you go on a day trip. If you go this time of year, it is absolutely not enough time. Don't know what kind of camera you have, but a very strong lens will be needed for the nesting birds. Anyhow, the experience was incredible.
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Posted 10 April 2012 - 12:40 PM
Great bird !
Thank you for your time !
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