Magnificent Frigatebird(Fregata magnificens)
Rare but annual in NC, one needs to be in the right place at the right time, usually along the coast, to see a frigatebird in North Carolina.
Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)Cozumel Island, Quintana Roo, Mexico14 Dec 2023
Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)Dare Co., NC6 Nov 2005This photo was taken with a Nikon CoolPix 4500 at a zoom of 4X.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
Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)Collier Co., FL29 December 2005In south Florida, flocks of frigatebirds are not uncommon.
Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)Falls Lake, Durham Co., NC18 July 2004These terrible photos are for rare bird documentation only!
Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)Falls Lake, Durham Co., NC18 July 2004
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