Red-Footed Booby

[Tonji Ramos]

Sylvia and I are making another joint post so you don't have to see two threads with the same birds.

The Red-Footed Boobies were a fun subject to photograph. The usual shape and the pink and blue colors made for interesting photography. I hope more birders get a chance to see and photograph these birds.

I chose a mix of pictures for this set so you get to see flying, adults, immatures, close ups, nests, and chicks. Enjoy.

RED-FOOTED BOOBY
Sula sula




5dmk2, 100-400, 285mm FL, 1/1250, f5.6, ISO1000 handheld




5Dmk2, 300 f2.8, 1/320, f6.3, ISO400 tripod




7D, 500mm, 1/200, f11, ISO 200, tripod



5Dmk2, 70-300L, 1/400, f7.1, ISO 160 handheld



7d, 500mm, 1/125, f10, ISO100 tripod



5dmk2, 300 f2.8, 1/800, f7.1, ISO 160 tripod

All exposure settings are manual.

If you want to see more pictures of these birds look at the gallery in our website.
tonjiandsylviasbirdlist.smugmug.com/List/Boobies/Red-Footed-Booby/17031231_K7Q4rX#1289564226_3zx3skS

[William Lim]

Fantastic and great photos, Tonji and Sylvia.

[Lawrence Lo]

Really beautiful birds, the frontal close up looks like a mascot.

Congrats Tonji and Sylvia on the wonderful photograph.

[tina mallari]

Excellent photos Tonji and Sylvia. What a truly wonderful experience you guys were blessed with.

You are both making us all dream of going on a trip exactly like yours - HehEHehE well at least I AM ... Tubbataha here we come !!!! ... whenever that will be

[Ramon Quisumbing]

Great shots, Tonji and Sylvia! Did you have to get special permit to land on the island?

[Tonji Ramos]

Thanks William, Lawrence, Tina and Ramon.

Tina, you should go next!

Ramon, no one is allowed to go near the islands (islets). There is a 100 meter away rule enforced. But once a year TMO and WWF conduct a bird survey. They count the birds, nests, eggs and sometimes tag some birds. We were invited to join the bird survey to take pictures and find out if a bird tour would be possible for bird photographers and bird watchers.

[Tonji Ramos]

One more.



7D, 500mm, 1/500, f7.1, ISO 400, tripod

[Mark Jason Argallon]

ang gaganda po!

[Ramon Quisumbing]

That's good that today no one is allowed on Bird Island. During a dive trip to Tubbataha in the early 1990's, which was before entry was prohibited, we walked thru the island and there were huge fledglings and eggs on ground nests every 2-3 meters. It would have been very easy to accidentally step on them.

[Tirso Paris]

Wow, wow, wow! Truly beautiful shots of beautiful creatures! Congrats.

[Ely Teehankee]

What a beautiful bird with red boots to boot. Well done Sylvia & Tonji. Mabuhay. I wonder if Freedom Island is also like that.

[Conrad Arellano]

Thanks for sharing. This is a rare opportunity for most of us here to see these birds even in pictures. Cheers

[Toto Gamboa]

3rd shot! The fluffiest shot! Amazing!