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Wildlife on Isla Isabel, a Mexican island north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
A couple of frigate birds not too happy to see us get so close to them during mating season. The male is the one with the red throat pouch which he inflates to impress the female.
A brown iguana
Happy hunting and a great weekend to everyone!
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Comments (11)
Wow, I am surprised you were able to get so close. Great shots :)
Posted by The Social Frog | September 13, 2008 1:25 PM
Posted on September 13, 2008 13:25
I've seen those birds on TV - how cool that you saw them in person! They are wild in more ways than one. :) Hope you're having a great weekend!
Posted by Annie | September 13, 2008 2:00 PM
Posted on September 13, 2008 14:00
I thought the frigate bird pictures were great. I love them especially how you were able to get the impressive male.
Posted by Marta | September 13, 2008 2:47 PM
Posted on September 13, 2008 14:47
Hi Maria, great theme photo selections. From the size of his pouch looks like he's working hard to make an impression. And that iguana really blends well into his wild environment. Great choices.
Have a nice weekend!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | September 13, 2008 2:51 PM
Posted on September 13, 2008 14:51
I've always wondered if those throat pouches can pop like a balloon can.
Posted by YummY! | September 13, 2008 3:17 PM
Posted on September 13, 2008 15:17
These photos are very cool! I have seen frigate birds before but never with the red throat pouch inflated. How did you ever get so close? I also like the brown iguana photo. Great choices for this week's theme!!
Posted by girasoli | September 13, 2008 4:03 PM
Posted on September 13, 2008 16:03
Oh my stars! Look at that thing! That's one wild bird. :)
Posted by Leslie | September 13, 2008 9:47 PM
Posted on September 13, 2008 21:47
Maria - excellent choices. The bird shots are stunning!
Posted by Jerry | September 14, 2008 6:01 AM
Posted on September 14, 2008 06:01
Very, very cool that you got the male in full throat!
Posted by Deborah | September 14, 2008 2:13 PM
Posted on September 14, 2008 14:13
Great photos!
Posted by Eden | September 14, 2008 11:25 PM
Posted on September 14, 2008 23:25
Yeah, I know it always turns me on when Chris inflates his big red pouch ;). Sorry - couldn't resist.
Posted by Kim | September 15, 2008 5:06 AM
Posted on September 15, 2008 05:06