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Mar 16, 2023 22:07:58   #
jak86094
 
Photolady2014 wrote:
Really nice, seems like a great trip!


Photolady, yes, it was a very special trip. I'd been to Chile and Argentina before, including a wonderful tour of Patagonia and the Chilean national parks and glaciers, but I'd never been to Antarctica. This was very unique experience...loved it. Thanks. jak

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Mar 16, 2023 22:10:21   #
jak86094
 
jdtonkinson wrote:
Very nice set. Interesting. I look forward to seeing more


Thanks very much jd. I've been interested in birds my whole life and started photography when my son was an infant (he's 43 now), but digital photography and retirement sparked my current interests and efforts. I hope I can give you more worth looking at. Meanwhile, feed your own interests and share when you can. jak

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Mar 16, 2023 22:11:48   #
jak86094
 
kpmac wrote:
A fine set. Let's see more.


kpmac, thanks so much. I'll post more next week sometime. Glad you enjoyed these. Have a great weekend and a creative, productive week next week. jak

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Mar 16, 2023 22:12:50   #
jak86094
 
lukevaliant wrote:
very cool


Thanks very much, luke. Glad I could interest you. jak

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Mar 16, 2023 22:16:19   #
jak86094
 
joecichjr wrote:
Magnificent creatures in outstanding shots šŸ¤šŸ¤šŸ¤šŸ¤šŸ¤


Thanks, Joe. It was a challenge trying to photograph birds in motion from the 7th or 8th level of a ship moving at high sea at about 20 kph, sometimes with rain, sleet or snow...but that was part of the fun. Don't know if I'll ever shoot like that again, but it was really fun, as well as the days we had ashore in places I'd never been. Have a great weekend. jak

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Mar 16, 2023 22:18:31   #
jak86094
 
lukevaliant wrote:
thanks for the description of these beauties,keep clicking! excellent shots


Ah, a second message...thanks for both. I will keep clicking and sharing when I feel like I have something to share. I'll watch for some of your photos too. Share when you can. jak

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Mar 17, 2023 05:17:42   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
jak86094 wrote:
Here's my second set of photos from a recent trip to South American and Antarctica. This set includes only Oceanic birds, meaning birds that spend almost their entire life out in the ocean, which excludes most gulls, terns, pelicans, and other birds that live along the coast. Most of these Oceanic species are gray, black and white, though some browns appear along with colors on the beaks and feet. Most of these species are also referred to as "tube bills" because of the tubular structure along the tops of their bills. Many of these species only venture on land for breeding. Those who have asked to see Penguins, hang in there. Those will come next.

Wandering Albatross: There are two main species of Great Albatrosses, further broken in to 7 subspecies. The Wandering Albatross has a wingspan of 9-1/2' to 11-1/2'. Like the other Giant Albatross, the Royal Albatross (wingspan 10' to 11-1/2') these species spend effortless hours soaring on the ocean winds in cold-water temperatures.

Spectacled Petrel: Spectacled Petrels are related to the more common White-chinned Petrel. Both are large Petrels with sooty bodies and wedge-shaped tails. Both have light yellowish bills with dark outlines and noticeable tubes on the upper edge, but the Spectacled Petrel's bill tip is dark. Spectacled Petrels are easily identified by the unique white "spectacles" seen in this photo.
Southern Giant-Petrel: Giant-Petrels, both Northern and Southern, clearly display the "tube bill" mentioned above.
Royal Albatross: The second member of the Great Albatrosses, the pictures bird is an adult, showing the full white body.

Pink-footed Shearwater: This is common along the Humboldt Current and off the Chilean coast. It often feeds over cetaceans (whales and dolphins) and savenges from fishing boats. The pink bill with black tip and flesh-colored feet help in identifying this species.

Southern Giant-Petrel: The Giant-Petrels show probably the best examples of the "tube bills" discussed above. These are large, powerful birds are distinguishable from the Northern Giant-Petrels by the greenish cast to the tip of the bill. Northern Giant-Petrels bill tip has a reddish (pinkish) cast.

Black-browed Albatross: The Black-browed Albatross is a very common denizen of the southern and subantarctic seas. Note the clearly defined heavy brow line. A mature bird would have a bright yellow bill tipped in orange. This photo shows how low oceanic birds often fly over the water. Note that the right wingtip is dragging through the water. I noted this frequently and wondered if, like a surfer dragging his hand through a wave to help make a turn, the oceanic birds drag wings through the water to slow down one side and help make a turn in that direction...at least that's my theory.

Pintado (Cape) Petrel: With one of the more unique images among the Oceanic birds, the Pintado or Cape Petrel shows its patchy black and white plumage, making it easy to identify as it zips back and forth over the waves.

Southern Fulmar: This medium sized petrel has a stocky body and gray, black and white plumage reminicent of a gull. Unlike shearwaters, which keep their heads looking forward while in flight, the Southern Fulmar may look down and around in search of food.

Slender-billed Prion: Several species of Prions can be found in the cold southern seas. The Slender-billed species was one of the more common Prions that we saw. This small bird has a distinctive dark "M" pattern across its gray upper wings.

Spectacled Petrel: Easily distinguished by the white "spectacles" around its eyes, these petrels are closely related to the White-chinned species. Both have bulky bodies and wedge-shaped tails with primarily sooty gray plumages. Still, the "spectacles" make identification of this bird simple.

Many Oceanic species appear similar and identification can be difficult. Location can help though the slight variations in plumage, size, and other features are often hard to verify.

I'll share more birds in upcoming posts. Penguins next and then a variety of colors, plumages, and other features. Hope you found these interesting. Stay tuned for more.

jak
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Here's my second set of photos from a recent trip ... (show quote)

Very nice set.

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Mar 17, 2023 05:32:30   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
jak86094 wrote:
Here's my second set of photos from a recent trip to South American and Antarctica. This set includes only Oceanic birds, meaning birds that spend almost their entire life out in the ocean, which excludes most gulls, terns, pelicans, and other birds that live along the coast. Most of these Oceanic species are gray, black and white, though some browns appear along with colors on the beaks and feet. Most of these species are also referred to as "tube bills" because of the tubular structure along the tops of their bills. Many of these species only venture on land for breeding. Those who have asked to see Penguins, hang in there. Those will come next.

Wandering Albatross: There are two main species of Great Albatrosses, further broken in to 7 subspecies. The Wandering Albatross has a wingspan of 9-1/2' to 11-1/2'. Like the other Giant Albatross, the Royal Albatross (wingspan 10' to 11-1/2') these species spend effortless hours soaring on the ocean winds in cold-water temperatures.

Spectacled Petrel: Spectacled Petrels are related to the more common White-chinned Petrel. Both are large Petrels with sooty bodies and wedge-shaped tails. Both have light yellowish bills with dark outlines and noticeable tubes on the upper edge, but the Spectacled Petrel's bill tip is dark. Spectacled Petrels are easily identified by the unique white "spectacles" seen in this photo.
Southern Giant-Petrel: Giant-Petrels, both Northern and Southern, clearly display the "tube bill" mentioned above.
Royal Albatross: The second member of the Great Albatrosses, the pictures bird is an adult, showing the full white body.

Pink-footed Shearwater: This is common along the Humboldt Current and off the Chilean coast. It often feeds over cetaceans (whales and dolphins) and savenges from fishing boats. The pink bill with black tip and flesh-colored feet help in identifying this species.

Southern Giant-Petrel: The Giant-Petrels show probably the best examples of the "tube bills" discussed above. These are large, powerful birds are distinguishable from the Northern Giant-Petrels by the greenish cast to the tip of the bill. Northern Giant-Petrels bill tip has a reddish (pinkish) cast.

Black-browed Albatross: The Black-browed Albatross is a very common denizen of the southern and subantarctic seas. Note the clearly defined heavy brow line. A mature bird would have a bright yellow bill tipped in orange. This photo shows how low oceanic birds often fly over the water. Note that the right wingtip is dragging through the water. I noted this frequently and wondered if, like a surfer dragging his hand through a wave to help make a turn, the oceanic birds drag wings through the water to slow down one side and help make a turn in that direction...at least that's my theory.

Pintado (Cape) Petrel: With one of the more unique images among the Oceanic birds, the Pintado or Cape Petrel shows its patchy black and white plumage, making it easy to identify as it zips back and forth over the waves.

Southern Fulmar: This medium sized petrel has a stocky body and gray, black and white plumage reminicent of a gull. Unlike shearwaters, which keep their heads looking forward while in flight, the Southern Fulmar may look down and around in search of food.

Slender-billed Prion: Several species of Prions can be found in the cold southern seas. The Slender-billed species was one of the more common Prions that we saw. This small bird has a distinctive dark "M" pattern across its gray upper wings.

Spectacled Petrel: Easily distinguished by the white "spectacles" around its eyes, these petrels are closely related to the White-chinned species. Both have bulky bodies and wedge-shaped tails with primarily sooty gray plumages. Still, the "spectacles" make identification of this bird simple.

Many Oceanic species appear similar and identification can be difficult. Location can help though the slight variations in plumage, size, and other features are often hard to verify.

I'll share more birds in upcoming posts. Penguins next and then a variety of colors, plumages, and other features. Hope you found these interesting. Stay tuned for more.

jak
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Here's my second set of photos from a recent trip ... (show quote)



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Mar 17, 2023 10:18:25   #
jak86094
 
J-SPEIGHT wrote:
Very nice set.


Thank you very much Jack. Always nice to hear from you.Have a great weekend. jak

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Mar 17, 2023 10:20:10   #
jak86094
 
Manglesphoto wrote:


Much appreciated thumbs up, Manglesphoto. Have a great Friday and weekend. Iā€™m off to find more photo ops. jak

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Mar 17, 2023 10:42:45   #
lxu532 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ
 
Wow! Spectacular!

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Mar 17, 2023 12:27:42   #
lnl Loc: SWFL
 
An interesting, nice collection of birds. Also appreciated the narrative.
Ellen L

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Mar 17, 2023 14:17:29   #
dreff Loc: Bow, WA
 
superb!

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Mar 17, 2023 17:11:45   #
HRoss Loc: Longmont, CO
 
Very nice set.

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Mar 17, 2023 23:16:14   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
jak86094 wrote:
Here's my second set of photos from a recent trip to South American and Antarctica. This set includes only Oceanic birds, meaning birds that spend almost their entire life out in the ocean, which excludes most gulls, terns, pelicans, and other birds that live along the coast. Most of these Oceanic species are gray, black and white, though some browns appear along with colors on the beaks and feet. Most of these species are also referred to as "tube bills" because of the tubular structure along the tops of their bills. Many of these species only venture on land for breeding. Those who have asked to see Penguins, hang in there. Those will come next.

Wandering Albatross: There are two main species of Great Albatrosses, further broken in to 7 subspecies. The Wandering Albatross has a wingspan of 9-1/2' to 11-1/2'. Like the other Giant Albatross, the Royal Albatross (wingspan 10' to 11-1/2') these species spend effortless hours soaring on the ocean winds in cold-water temperatures.

Spectacled Petrel: Spectacled Petrels are related to the more common White-chinned Petrel. Both are large Petrels with sooty bodies and wedge-shaped tails. Both have light yellowish bills with dark outlines and noticeable tubes on the upper edge, but the Spectacled Petrel's bill tip is dark. Spectacled Petrels are easily identified by the unique white "spectacles" seen in this photo.
Southern Giant-Petrel: Giant-Petrels, both Northern and Southern, clearly display the "tube bill" mentioned above.
Royal Albatross: The second member of the Great Albatrosses, the pictures bird is an adult, showing the full white body.

Pink-footed Shearwater: This is common along the Humboldt Current and off the Chilean coast. It often feeds over cetaceans (whales and dolphins) and savenges from fishing boats. The pink bill with black tip and flesh-colored feet help in identifying this species.

Southern Giant-Petrel: The Giant-Petrels show probably the best examples of the "tube bills" discussed above. These are large, powerful birds are distinguishable from the Northern Giant-Petrels by the greenish cast to the tip of the bill. Northern Giant-Petrels bill tip has a reddish (pinkish) cast.

Black-browed Albatross: The Black-browed Albatross is a very common denizen of the southern and subantarctic seas. Note the clearly defined heavy brow line. A mature bird would have a bright yellow bill tipped in orange. This photo shows how low oceanic birds often fly over the water. Note that the right wingtip is dragging through the water. I noted this frequently and wondered if, like a surfer dragging his hand through a wave to help make a turn, the oceanic birds drag wings through the water to slow down one side and help make a turn in that direction...at least that's my theory.

Pintado (Cape) Petrel: With one of the more unique images among the Oceanic birds, the Pintado or Cape Petrel shows its patchy black and white plumage, making it easy to identify as it zips back and forth over the waves.

Southern Fulmar: This medium sized petrel has a stocky body and gray, black and white plumage reminicent of a gull. Unlike shearwaters, which keep their heads looking forward while in flight, the Southern Fulmar may look down and around in search of food.

Slender-billed Prion: Several species of Prions can be found in the cold southern seas. The Slender-billed species was one of the more common Prions that we saw. This small bird has a distinctive dark "M" pattern across its gray upper wings.

Spectacled Petrel: Easily distinguished by the white "spectacles" around its eyes, these petrels are closely related to the White-chinned species. Both have bulky bodies and wedge-shaped tails with primarily sooty gray plumages. Still, the "spectacles" make identification of this bird simple.

Many Oceanic species appear similar and identification can be difficult. Location can help though the slight variations in plumage, size, and other features are often hard to verify.

I'll share more birds in upcoming posts. Penguins next and then a variety of colors, plumages, and other features. Hope you found these interesting. Stay tuned for more.

jak
.
Here's my second set of photos from a recent trip ... (show quote)


Amazing birds and shots, jak!

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