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Our wild friends on Guam

Såli or Micronesian Starling

Såli or Micronesian Starling

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022

I have only seen (or photographed) a Såli or Micronesian Starling once before. These two seem to have found an ideal urban nest.

Another Bittern

Another Bittern

October 2, 2021October 2, 2021

This is not the first time I have come across a young Yellow Bittern that has fallen from the nest. Poor little bird.

Colony of Black Noddy

Colony of Black Noddy

July 13, 2021July 13, 2021

There is an impressive colony of Black and Brown noddy or Fåhang in the CHamoru language taking up residence in Merizo.

Female Coconut Crab

Female Coconut Crab

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021

We saw a number of Coconut crabs on our recent 1,000 Steps hike. This female was near the cliff edge and carrying eggs.

Asian Honey Bee

Western Honey Bee

July 8, 2021July 11, 2021

When I have a chance to explore the island, it is often the little things that catch my attention, like this Western Honey Bee.

Pair of fledgling Yellow Bitterns

Pair of fledgling Yellow Bitterns

June 22, 2021December 28, 2021

I found a Yellow Bittern nest today. Two fledgling chicks were hidden well. I was just able to catch their emerging heads.

Now Shooting Olympus

Now Shooting Olympus

May 22, 2021May 22, 2021

I've been shooting with an Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III for over a month now. So far, I'm very happy with it!

Gygis alba

Gygis alba

March 27, 2021March 27, 2021

I followed and tried to photograph a pair of Yellow Bitterns today, but wound up getting a better shot of this White Tern.

Heron at Sunset

Heron at Sunset

March 6, 2021March 18, 2021

I was glad to see a light morph Pacific Reef Heron tonight. The dark morph seems to be more common around here.

Resting Fairy Tern

Resting Fairy Tern

March 1, 2021March 18, 2021

All the White (Fairy) Terns I saw today were peeking out from behind branches. I just caught this one as it looked my way.

A rare trip out

A rare trip out

February 20, 2021February 20, 2021

Photography outings have been rare lately. Today I managed to spend 45 minutes photographing a Pacific Reef Heron.

Pair of White Terns

Pair of White Terns

December 24, 2020December 24, 2020

I see these White (Fairy) Terns regularly near Paseo, but this was my first time photographing a pair. Fascinating birds.

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