Boobies in LJ 9/18 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

taggermike · 09-19-2013, 09:57 AM

Sorry Guys, Boobie birds that is. Just wanted to share a bird sighting if there are any other birders here. I've seen loads of brown boobies in the sea of cortez. (Ya ya, I know. Brown boobies in Mexico). In just the last few years I have seen a few in the middle grounds at the Coronado islands. Today I saw 1 flying along the kelp line at the NW corner. First time I've seen one up here. Cool looking birds, a bit bigger than a seagull, with a very pointed head and bill. They hit the water at full speed with their wings totally pull back with barely a splash. Any way, they look like this.

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=...0059FB74A2936F

Didn't catch any thing or see much. Mike

taggermike · 09-19-2013, 10:02 AM

Sorry, More birds. The birds in this video are gannets, a close relative of brown boobies. The feeding strategy of both birds is the same. I've seen gannets on the east coast and boobies in mex doing what the birds in this video are doing. You'll never feel so sorry for a baitfish. Mike

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=...12A73A6221EA58

Aaron&Julie · 09-19-2013, 12:34 PM

Thanks for the heads-up, we'll keep our eye out for them on our next trip.

We always and very much appreciate all of the nature out in this world, ocean-forrests-deserts-etc. Seeing new animals and plants are always a special treat to us, the other big reason we love being on our kayaks out on the ocean. Your input is much appreciated.

todd one · 09-19-2013, 01:05 PM

Interesting. I don't think I've ever seen one of those.

danjor · 09-19-2013, 03:14 PM

These birds were on the news yesterday. I was waiting for someone to play about the boobies

PescadorPete · 09-19-2013, 10:14 PM

They are cool to watch until they start keying in on your flylined baits. Very annoying on long range tuna trips, especially around Clarion Island and Hurricane Bank. I hope they don't figure out greenbacks are good to eat. They make sea lions look like bait robbing amateurs.

09-19-2013, 09:57 AM	#1
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Boobies in LJ 9/18 Sorry Guys, Boobie birds that is. Just wanted to share a bird sighting if there are any other birders here. I've seen loads of brown boobies in the sea of cortez. (Ya ya, I know. Brown boobies in Mexico). In just the last few years I have seen a few in the middle grounds at the Coronado islands. Today I saw 1 flying along the kelp line at the NW corner. First time I've seen one up here. Cool looking birds, a bit bigger than a seagull, with a very pointed head and bill. They hit the water at full speed with their wings totally pull back with barely a splash. Any way, they look like this. http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=...0059FB74A2936F Didn't catch any thing or see much. Mike

09-19-2013, 12:34 PM	#3
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Thanks for the heads-up, we'll keep our eye out for them on our next trip. We always and very much appreciate all of the nature out in this world, ocean-forrests-deserts-etc. Seeing new animals and plants are always a special treat to us, the other big reason we love being on our kayaks out on the ocean. Your input is much appreciated. __________________ "Never say die"

09-19-2013, 10:02 AM	#2
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Sorry, More birds. The birds in this video are gannets, a close relative of brown boobies. The feeding strategy of both birds is the same. I've seen gannets on the east coast and boobies in mex doing what the birds in this video are doing. You'll never feel so sorry for a baitfish. Mike http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=...12A73A6221EA58

09-19-2013, 01:05 PM	#4
todd one Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 364	Interesting. I don't think I've ever seen one of those.

09-19-2013, 03:14 PM	#5
danjor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 673	These birds were on the news yesterday. I was waiting for someone to play about the boobies

09-19-2013, 10:14 PM	#6
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	They are cool to watch until they start keying in on your flylined baits. Very annoying on long range tuna trips, especially around Clarion Island and Hurricane Bank. I hope they don't figure out greenbacks are good to eat. They make sea lions look like bait robbing amateurs.