Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)

Rare but annual in NC, one needs to be in the right place at the right time along the coast to see a frigatebird.

	Cape Hatteras at Buxton, NC 26 May 2006 This bird spent several hours cruising back and forth along the east beach just inside the Buxton town limits!
	Cape Hatteras at Buxton, NC 26 May 2006
	Cape Hatteras at Buxton, NC 26 May 2006
	Cape Hatteras at Buxton, NC 26 May 2006

Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)

On 5 Nov 2005 an unprecedented 5 individuals (at least!) were seen along Cape Hatteras National Seashore from Cape Point to Pea Island. On the following day (6 Nov 2005) I found this one cruising overhead along the Old Nags Head Rd., Dare Co., NC

This photo was taken with a Nikon CoolPix 4500 at a zoom of 4X.

In south Florida, flocks of frigatebirds are not uncommon.

Collier Co., FL
29 December 2005

	The red throat patch is exhibited by males. Collier Co., FL 29 December 2005
	Immatures frigates have white heads. Collier Co., FL 29 December 2005

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Created on ... November 7, 2005 | | Updated on ... January 19, 2006 | jspippen@duke.edu