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. One of the sheltered bays on Isla Isabel. The frigates are by far the most numerous and evident of the island’s nesting species. A male Magnificent Frigatebird in full breeding regalia.

Whales 266

Whales Whaling Sharks Marine Life 266

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

The Refuge is now home to nearly 200 species of birds, over 50 species of mammals, 25 species of reptiles and amphibians, and a wide variety of insects, fish and plants. The Louisiana black bear’s threatened status warrants protection under sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act.

Fish 146

Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 146

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 9, 2018

The header photo shows the remains of Marlgu Billabong on November 10th 2018 looking left from the shelter. Marlgu Billabong looking right from the shelter. We soon positioned ourselves in the shelter to watch the birdlife and there was no denying it was a hot and dry day and the shade was appreciated.

Shelters 114

Shelters Geese 2018 Ducks 114

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2013

The National Park is unusual because it offers very few facilities compared to most, but there is a sealed road right into the small car park and a shade shelter with a table and chairs and information about the park. Little Black Cormorants and Australian Pelican. Australian Pelicans soaring in the thermals. miles long.

Feral 151

Feral Pelicans Ducks Pigs 151