Snowy Sheathbills enjoying the roof of the Chilean Presidente Gabriel Gonzalez Videla Station at Waterboat Point, Paradise Harbour

 

 
sizeing each other up
 
moment after food attack
bill sheaths clearly shown
sifting through guano
 

On its nest

Who is going to give in?

Young bird at Paradise harbour

At their cuddley stage

Feathers coming through

Definitely GREAT birds


Coffee first? Yes! good idea - then a read of the daily paper. Most thoughtful leaving for my pleasure
(Image kindly provided by Denny Mallows)


A historic photograph kindly provided by Bob Burton - through UK Hydrographic Office

A taste of Snowy Sheathbills - birds with 'real' character

 

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