Red-Tailed Tropicbird on Kauai

Red-tailed Tropicbird at Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge
Red-tailed Tropicbird at Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge

Last week I had the opportunity to photograph some fantastic seabirds at the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge on the island of Kauai in Hawaii.  This included Red-tailed Tropicbirds like the one in the photo above.

Kilauea Point features a historic lighthouse at the end of a point which is surrounded by tall sea cliffs.  Seabirds such as tropicbirds, Great frigatebirds and Red-footed boobies circle the cliffs and the lighthouse and dive into the surrounding ocean looking for a meal.

More photos of birds from Hawaii to come in future posts.

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