I wasn't on Antelope Island for a long time. Early in spring it was closed because of pandemic, then reopened but only for people who live in Davis County (I live in Weber County). It was so confusing that for a few months I even didn't try to sneak onto Antelope Island. Today was my first visit to Island and I had a fantastic time there.
At this time of year there are hundreds of Franklin's Gulls and of course massive numbers of brine flies. They don't bite and won't even land on humans. They are nutritious food for Franklin's Gulls and other birds.
The blurry brown bits in the background are brine flies.
This morning I concentrated mostly on Franklin's Gulls who were resting from running and feeding on brine flies. You can see here how Gulls are running and feeding on those flies.
Franklin's Gulls are so beautiful in flight.
This guy came from nowhere and landed very carefully near other Gull.
When the place became crowded he decided to leave. Some birds prefer to have more private space.
to be continued...
How much insects and protein behind the birds in the last image.
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Bellisimas capturas, amiga. Realmente majestuosas
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Unas bellisimas imagenes. Un abrazo.
ReplyDeletePues parece que las gaviotas no van a pasar hambre por la cantidad de moscas que hay donde habitan. Y aunque las moscas no muerdan,no debe ser un lugar muy agradable para pasear con esas nubes de moscas incordiando alrededor de uno.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo y cuidate.
Este tipo de gaviotas, nunca la había visto. Deber ser características de la ona.
ReplyDeleteMe encanta ver gaviotas, porque es señal de que estoy cerca del mar.
Besos
i wanna go there, whine. except for the flies - ....i would probably spend hours looking at the various birds. beautiful.
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