10,000 Birds

APRIL 23, 2013

It was made a National Park in the 1980s and is a major breeding and nesting area for over 30,000 seabirds. These nutrient-rich currents provide sustenance for a variety of marine-life, including the many thousand of seabirds that call this place home. A male Magnificent Frigatebird in full breeding regalia.

Whales 262

Whales Whaling Sharks Marine Life 262

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2015

Conversely, parts of the world that have traditionally been quite dry may experience more rainfall. That said, there are many species we should be extremely concerned about. The Pika’s story is shared with a number of montane bird species. Though they breed on the tundra, Pomarine Jaegers spend most of their lives at sea.

North America 216

North America Birds Suffering San Francisco 216

10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2015

But, I did take many photos, and used the book, in spurts during the trip and more closely afterward, to identify three seabird species, two expected (Sooty and Black-vented Shearwaters) and one a surprise. It does not include near-shore, coastal species, like Brown Pelican, Elegant Tern, and Harbor Seal.

Dolphins 162

Dolphins Whales Whaling Porpoises 162