Wednesday, 13 April 2016

Wild Bird Wednesday 194 - Red-Tailed Tropicbird

Back to Lord Howe Island this week.  Red-Tailed Tropicbirds are truely remarkable - and I was glad to get a second chance to photograph them as I had had a few ideas about how to improve my shots from the first time I saw them!

These pictures were all taken on the cliffs at the north end of the island.

One day I'm going to run out of pictures from LHI - but it is not this day!





Now its your turn - click the blue button and off you go!
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37 comments:

  1. Rohrerbot13 April 2016 at 03:02

    Yes they are!!! They are one of my favorite birds out there. I just saw one in March!!! Gorgeous birds and fantastic shots of these tricky birds from the boats.

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  2. Hootin Anni13 April 2016 at 03:06

    Pretty, and graceful images Stewart.

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  3. Kenneth Cole Schneider13 April 2016 at 03:15

    This is one species I would love to see. Beautiful contrast between the white bird, blue sky/water and red bill.

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  4. Nette Cecilia13 April 2016 at 03:15

    Red tail on a bird ,very beutiful ,Nette

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  5. Sharon Wagner13 April 2016 at 03:32

    What a striking photo against the ocean blue.

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  6. eileeninmd13 April 2016 at 04:16

    Hello, Stewart, The red tail is different. They are beautiful birds, great sighting and photos. Thanks for hosting, have a happy week!

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  7. Unknown13 April 2016 at 04:17

    Gorgeous birds against the blue background.

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  8. Silver Parrot13 April 2016 at 04:34

    Very cool birds! Love the ocean background!

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  9. Zimbabwe13 April 2016 at 04:43

    Love these birds with the long tails they are spectacular. Would love to see them. Diane

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  10. Ana Mínguez Corella13 April 2016 at 05:07

    Beautiful bird and shots.. Cheers..

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  11. Findlay Wilde13 April 2016 at 05:16

    What a stunning bird. Fantastic birds.

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  12. Andrea @ From The Sol13 April 2016 at 05:24

    The clarity on these shots is nothing short of amazing. What a beautiful bird, but I am guessing it is very hard to get a good picture of that barely visible, though bright red tail. Tricky, tricky, Stewart ... I am impressed both with the bird and with your awesome captures :) So where are we on the count down ... I seem to have lost tract and I don't want to be taken by surprise on your 200th post ... a little warning, please :) Great post, Stewart and I hope you never run out of LHI pictures. Maybe you should go back :)

    Andrea @ From the Sol

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  13. Jo13 April 2016 at 05:59

    Oh *sigh* Stewart. These images are exquisite! Thanks for sharing and for hosting this meme. I'll link up tomorrow (Wednesday). Greetings, Jo

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  14. Neil13 April 2016 at 06:32

    Great shots looks like you had a good time on LHI

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  15. TexWisGirl13 April 2016 at 06:43

    really wonderful.

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  16. Ranten13 April 2016 at 07:22

    What a beautiful bird! Great photos!

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  17. FAB13 April 2016 at 07:24

    Impressive images showing off its red tail.

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  18. A Colorful World13 April 2016 at 11:12

    I knew these as Bosun Birds when I lived in Midway! Your photos are gorgeous...that white and black and gold and red against the vibrant blue! Wow!

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  19. A Colorful World13 April 2016 at 11:13

    More orange than gold...

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  20. Linda W.13 April 2016 at 13:10

    You captured some great images of this bird in flight.

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  21. Anonymous13 April 2016 at 15:18

    That bird gliding in the air, beautiful pics... as always :)

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  22. diane b13 April 2016 at 16:40

    A lovely bird and great captures.

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  23. Margaret Birding For Pleasure13 April 2016 at 17:35

    The tail looks so fine you can hardly see it but great flight shots.

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  24. DeniseinVA13 April 2016 at 19:19

    Fantastic photos of this beautiful bird.

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  25. Seraphinas Phantasie13 April 2016 at 19:58

    Marvelous photos of this very special bird.
    Best, Synnöve

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  26. John eos shooter13 April 2016 at 22:35

    Beautiful, well taken shots! Gr. john

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  27. Anu13 April 2016 at 23:03

    Beautiful bird! At first glance it looks little bit like a stern :)
    Great photos!

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  28. photodoug13 April 2016 at 23:59

    Stewart, love that tail. Thanks for sharing.

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  29. Author R. Mac Wheeler14 April 2016 at 00:16

    Clearly cousins of our black skimmers. Beautiful creatures. Nice shots.

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  30. Phil Slade14 April 2016 at 01:21

    Those are great pictures of a truly spectacular seabird. Nice one Stewart.

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  31. Inspired By June14 April 2016 at 02:33

    Stunning shots against that cobalt blue, Stewart! I love in flight shots - yours are the best!

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  32. Adam Tilt14 April 2016 at 04:25

    Amazing bird and some great images.

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  33. This N That14 April 2016 at 07:37

    Beautiful bird especially against that blue!!
    Hope you are having a good week..

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  34. GreenComotion15 April 2016 at 11:50

    Yes - I see the red tail.
    How very unique and pretty!
    Nice photo, Stewart.
    Have a Happy Day!
    Peace :)

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  35. Anonymous17 April 2016 at 11:36

    Those are amazing birds!

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  36. Optimistic Existentialist18 April 2016 at 01:41

    I love the vividly orange beak!!

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  37. Pat Tillett18 April 2016 at 11:34

    GORGEOUS photo Stewart!

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