Brown Booby

Thursday, September 23, 2010,

Brown Booby in Costa Rica

This is a Brown Booby that I photographed in Costa Rica back in January of 2007. This is the first pic from that vacation that I’ve ever posted here. It’s a bit off-topic as these birds never come to Long Island, but, on the other hand, it is a nature photo.

Costa Rica is a beautiful, beautiful country and I recommend it to anyone as a vacation destination. JK

Fish Crow

Wednesday, September 8, 2010,

Fish Crow at West Meadow Beach

This is a Fish crow. I want to thank my friend Michele from the Four Harbors Audubon Society for insisting that I take these shots. Without her gentle persuasion (read: nagging) I would not have gotten my first verifiable pics of a Fish Crow. I am always psyched to capture a new species so getting this handsome brute under my belt is a real pleasure.

Look at me, Ma! On top of the world!

JK

Juvenile Common Tern At West Meadow Beach

September 7, 2010,

Juvenile Common Tern

This Common Tern youngster was on an exposed spit of sand at low tide at West Meadow Beach in Setauket. He and several other similarly aged birds were standing around waiting for their parents to bring them breakfast. Today’s youth. None of them want to go out and work for themselves. JK

I like this shot. Call me vain.

JK