They say red-footed boobies are relatively rare, so we were pleased to have one join us onboard for part of our passage from the Bay of Banderas to Mazatlan. Its ability to balance on a 1/2 inch diameter lifeline was truly impressive, especially as we were sailing at about 6 knots, in a 10 knot wind!
It caught its breath, checked us out, and investigated some ties on our back rail, trying to untie them with its beak (was it in the nesting mode?).
A beautiful bird, it didn't stay long, as we were close to shore, and it had other booby business to attend to.
More information on the red footed booby
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1 comment:
I can't wait to see a red footed booby for myself - one of these days!
When are you two heading back to La Paz? We should be here until ~April 15!
Miss you two!
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