Booby Collection (page 7)

Red-footed Booby - Seychelles
WAT-7267 Red Footed BOOBY - perched on branch Seychelles Sula sula M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Ecuador. A Nazca Booby displays on Espaniola Island in the Galapagos

Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Blue-Footed Boobie (Sula nebouxii) standing at ground level on North Seymour Island

Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio. Brown Booby

Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii excisa) Punta Cevallos, Espanola or Hood Island Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. By far the least common of the three booby species in Galapagos

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii), Isla Plaza (Palza island)

Blue-footed booby, Laz Plazas, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Darts Team with wooden spoon, Walton, Essex
Members of the Walton-on-the-Naze Queens Head Darts Team, Essex, photographed with their trophy, a wooden spoon, awarded for coming bottom of the league. 1953

Silhouettes from the Somme, WW1
When following on the heels of a retreating enemy, there is increased work for all. Here we have a squadron of cavalry returning from close contact with the enemy

Great frigatebird and blue-footed booby
Great frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi) female harrassing a blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii excisa, in water) to force it to regurgitate its food. This is known as kleptoparasitism

Feet of a blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii excisa). The blue feet of this seabird are used in courtship displays. There are several subspecies of blue-footed boobies

AUDUBON: BOOBY. Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster), from John James Audubons Birds of America, 1827-1838

Blue footed boobies (Sula nebouxi), The Tintoreras, Isla Isabela, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Blue footed booby (Sula nebouxi), Isla Genovesa, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Red footed booby (Sula sula), Isla Genovesa, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Nazca Booby (Sula granti) adult pair, in courtship display, Galapagos Islands

Ecuador, Galapagos. Genovesa Island aka Tower, Darwin Bay. Nazca booby aka Masked booby (WILD)
Ecuador, Galapagos. Genovesa Island aka Tower, Darwin Bay. Nazca booby aka Masked booby (WILD: Sula granti, endemic)

Ecuador, Galapagos. Espanoloa (aka Hood), Punta Suarez. Nazca Booby, aka Masked booby, with newborn chick. (WILD: Sula granti)

Africa, South Africa, Lamberts Bay. Cape Gannet colony (Sula capensis)

Masked Booby - with young - Aldabra - Indian Ocean
WAT-5872 Masked Booby - with young Aldabra - Indian Ocean Sula dactylatra melanops M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Masked Booby
WAT-6428 Masked BOOBY- head close-up Aldabra Sula dactylatra melanops M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Masked Booby - turning egg
PS-6250 MASKED BOOBY - TURNING EGG Sula dactylatra Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

For discouragement of the cocktail habit
Illustration by William Heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

D-Day - Metal Detectors in use after invasion
American GIs stroll through a captured village close to the Normandy coast following the invasion. Two metal detector operators check the road ahead of the troops for hidden/buried mines or booby

Blue footed booby (Sula nebouxii), Isla Lobos off Isla San Cristobal (San Cristobal Island), Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Nazca Booby (Sula dactylatra), Suarez Point, Isla Espanola (Hood Island), Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Booby Trap
A British soldier sets off a booby trap on the Western Front in Belgium during World War I in 1917

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"Captivating Blue-Footed Boobies: A Spectacle of Nature's Beauty" Discover the enchanting world of the Blue-footed booby, a captivating bird species found in various locations across South America. From the Galapagos Islands to Ecuador's coastlines, these unique creatures never fail to amaze. One can witness their courtship rituals on Santa Cruz Island's south coast or Hood Island in the Galapagos. These mesmerizing displays showcase their vibrant blue feet and intricate dances that leave spectators in awe. Intriguingly, there are also red-footed booby birds that share their habitat. The contrast between their striking colors is truly a sight to behold. A close-up view reveals the intricacies of a Blue-Footed Booby feeding on Espagnola Island. Their specialized hunting techniques and graceful movements make them exceptional hunters of marine life. North Seymour Island offers another opportunity to observe these magnificent creatures as they form pairs during breeding season. This island is part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, emphasizing its significance for conservation efforts. The endemic subspecies found exclusively in the Galapagos showcases stunning blue feet that have become synonymous with this iconic bird species, and is a testament to nature's ability to create such remarkable adaptations. Not limited only to Ecuadorian territories, masked boobies breed on Saint Helena's southeast side of George Island—a testament to how widely spread these fascinating birds are across different regions. Get up close and personal with a breathtaking close-up shot capturing every detail of a Blue-footed booby—its piercing gaze and distinctive features leave an indelible impression on anyone fortunate enough to witness it firsthand. Occasionally sharing trees with Nazca boobies, Great frigatebirds add an extra layer of wonder when observing these avian communities interact harmoniously amidst lush surroundings—an extraordinary display indeed. Watch as a Blue-Footed Booby gracefully lands along Santa Cruz Island's south coast, showcasing its impeccable balance and agility.