This blue footed booby chick kept trying to get its mother to regurgitate dinner. The chick was relentless, constantly pecking at the mother’s throat. The mom kept trying to walk away, but the chick would just follow wherever she went. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 400, f/8 at 1/2000th of a second
Having lived on Kauai for eight years, I’m very familiar with the Laysan albatross babies. They eventually grow larger than their parents, who have lost weight by traveling thousands of miles over many months gathering food for the very demanding youngsters.
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Having lived on Kauai for eight years, I’m very familiar with the Laysan albatross babies. They eventually grow larger than their parents, who have lost weight by traveling thousands of miles over many months gathering food for the very demanding youngsters.
Awww poor little guy. Great bird shot Sean. I approve.
I will call him Fluff.
great pic. today.