My encounter with this little blue footed booby was one of the highlights of my trip to the Galapagos. This little blue footed booby chick‘s feet hadn’t turned blue yet, but apparently his parents figured he was old enough to fend for himself for a couple of hours while theys went off in search of food. And with no predators all they had really had to worry about was the predatory tourists snapping photos of their chick. Perhaps they knew their blue footed booby chick was a born star as he appeared wise beyond his estimated six months and seemed to know that tourists had flown thousands of miles just to see him. Accordingly he took his photo opps very seriously, posing from different angles and always looking the camera in the eye. But being famous is hard work:
After he decided his photo opp was done, this little blue footed booby was so tired, he flopped onto the nearest rock for an afternoon nap – covered in poop. Perhaps he does have a few things to learn after all.
This photo has been submitted as part of Travel Photo Thursday, a weekly travel photography showcase organized by Nancie at Budget Travelers Sandbox where you can see more travel photos from around the world.
I’ve never heard of a booby before but it looks really cute.
Mette
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I’d like to knock the booby for sleeping in it’s own poop, but I’ve seen my dog roll in it’s own poop before, so I better just keep quiet.
Wow, so cute
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@Mette – The chicks are adorable!
@Sensibletraveler – LOL, so I guess it’s not just a blue footed booby thing
@Muza-chan -Thanks and agreed. I could have watched him all day.
I loved the blue footed boobies too. If the mom has two chicks doesn’t she just allow one to survive or have I got my facts wrong.
Very cute shots.
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Aw he looks so fluffy and soft! I haven’t been to the Galapagos but think it would be an amazing adventure.
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How cute! Yes, even the sleeping on poop part
What a fantastic looking little critter!
Thanks for posting to Travel Photo Thursday.
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I want one !
Awwww, cute pictures. I loved the Blue Footed Boobies too. The babies are especially adorable!! =)
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Very cute. I like your narration too
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Laurel, you get the cute photo award today! That little guy is adorable!. What wonderful things you saw in the Galapagos!
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I have never heard of a booby – but now I want one! Gorgeous and such a poser! I agree with Cathy, you get the cute picture award!
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At first I thought is dead bird in second photo..
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When it is time to fall asleep anywhere will do-do I mean do.
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I have seen a lot of Booby’s on rocky islands off the west coast of Mexico. Your post brought back a lot of great memories.
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So pretty and adorable! He is a real star
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This is a very fantastic blog! I haven’t seen a booby in my whole life. Thanks to this post.
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