Over 80 species of birds reside on Fripp Island. Birds travel from all over the country to visit Fripp during our warm summer season. The birds love Fripp so much that the National Audubon society named Fripp Island an Important Bird Area.
Some of the species you can view at Fripp are:
- Osprey
- White Ibis
- Red Throated Loon
- Black Skimmer
- Double Crested Cormorant
- Scoter
- Old Squaw
- Great Blue Heron
Visit the South Carolina Audubon Society for more information.
Want to learn more about bird species on Fripp? Check out a full list of the birds on Fripp Island.
Least Tern providing shelter to its 2 day old chick earlier today. July 5, 2021. Ocean County, NJ. 🇺🇸 🐣 #leasttern #audubonsociety #birds #birdsofinstagram #best_bird_shots #best_birds_of_ig #best_birds_planet #best_birds_of_world #photographyinmyframe #oceanvirals #allkindsofmagic #allkindsofnature #jshn #nj #newjersey #sharetheshore #audbonsociety #earthfocus #featured_wildlife #global_creatives #planetbirds #zcreators #nikonz7ii #shorebirds #whatschirping #animal_elite #macro_perfection #macro_brilliance #birdsonearth #birds_adored
Least Tern providing shelter to its 2 day old chick earlier today. July 5, 2021. Ocean County, NJ. 🇺🇸 🐣 #leasttern #audubonsociety #birds #birdsofinstagram #best_bird_shots #best_birds_of_ig #best_birds_planet #best_birds_of_world #photographyinmyframe #oceanvirals #allkindsofmagic #allkindsofnature #jshn #nj #newjersey #sharetheshore #audbonsociety #earthfocus #featured_wildlife #global_creatives #planetbirds #zcreators #nikonz7ii #shorebirds #whatschirping #animal_elite #macro_perfection #macro_brilliance #birdsonearth #birds_adored
“Sunday Scaries” - I have been after this shot for 3 summers & after many close calls I was finally able to check it off this weekend. When least tern chicks are getting food delivery they will emerge from the cover of their parents like their hair is on fire. Most of the time they run to the left or right or it’s too far away for a good photo. However, this time the adult flew in from behind me and the chick ran right towards my lens allowing me to isolate it with a good clean background. ✅ #leasttern #earthcapture #natgeoyourshot #audubonsociety #birds #birdsofinstagram #best_bird_shots #best_birds_of_ig #best_birds_planet #best_birds_of_world #photographyinmyframe #oceanvirals #allkindsofmagic #allkindsofnature #jshn #newjersey #sharetheshore #audbonsociety #earthfocus #featured_wildlife #global_creatives #planetbirds #shorebirds #whatschirping #animal_elite #macro_perfection #macro_brilliance #birdsonearth #birds_adored #bbcwildlifepotd
“Sunday Scaries” - I have been after this shot for 3 summers & after many close calls I was finally able to check it off this weekend. When least tern chicks are getting food delivery they will emerge from the cover of their parents like their hair is on fire. Most of the time they run to the left or right or it’s too far away for a good photo. However, this time the adult flew in from behind me and the chick ran right towards my lens allowing me to isolate it with a good clean background. ✅ #leasttern #earthcapture #natgeoyourshot #audubonsociety #birds #birdsofinstagram #best_bird_shots #best_birds_of_ig #best_birds_planet #best_birds_of_world #photographyinmyframe #oceanvirals #allkindsofmagic #allkindsofnature #jshn #newjersey #sharetheshore #audbonsociety #earthfocus #featured_wildlife #global_creatives #planetbirds #shorebirds #whatschirping #animal_elite #macro_perfection #macro_brilliance #birdsonearth #birds_adored #bbcwildlifepotd
Least Tern furballs
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#nuts_about_birds #nuts_about_wildlife #your_best_birds #planetbirds #bb_of_ig #best_birds_of_ig #best_birds_of_world #best_bird_shots #best_birds_planet #natgeoyourshot #bbcearth #nikonusa #aububonsociety #eye_spy_birds #feather_perfection #birds_captures #birds_illife #birds_private #raw_birds
Least Tern furballs
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#leasttern #sharetheshore
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#suraj_ramamurthy
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#nuts_about_birds #nuts_about_wildlife #your_best_birds #planetbirds #bb_of_ig #best_birds_of_ig #best_birds_of_world #best_bird_shots #best_birds_planet #natgeoyourshot #bbcearth #nikonusa #aububonsociety #eye_spy_birds #feather_perfection #birds_captures #birds_illife #birds_private #raw_birds
Newborn Least Tern struggling to get down its breakfast. Sunrise - July 2021 in theoceancounty NJ. #leasttern #audubonsociety #birds #birdsofinstagram #best_bird_shots #best_birds_of_ig #best_birds_planet #best_birds_of_world #photographyinmyframe #oceanvirals #allkindsofmagic #allkindsofnature #jshn #nj #newjersey #sharetheshore #audbonsociety #earthfocus #featured_wildlife #global_creatives #planetbirds #shorebirds #whatschirping #animal_elite #macro_perfection #macro_brilliance #birdsonearth #birds_adored #natgeo
Newborn Least Tern struggling to get down its breakfast. Sunrise - July 2021 in theoceancounty NJ. #leasttern #audubonsociety #birds #birdsofinstagram #best_bird_shots #best_birds_of_ig #best_birds_planet #best_birds_of_world #photographyinmyframe #oceanvirals #allkindsofmagic #allkindsofnature #jshn #nj #newjersey #sharetheshore #audbonsociety #earthfocus #featured_wildlife #global_creatives #planetbirds #shorebirds #whatschirping #animal_elite #macro_perfection #macro_brilliance #birdsonearth #birds_adored #natgeo
It`s Save a Shorebird Saturday! ❤️
Please consider making a donation to support New York City Plover Project`s mission to protect these wonderful birds that nest on some of NYC`s busiest beaches every summer.
Piping Plovers are endangered in New York State. You can help us help them by making a donation using the link in my bio.
Every dollar counts! Thank you so much. ❤️❤️❤️
#pipingplover #pipl #conservation #birds #birdsofinstagram #beachbirds #sharetheshore #pleasedonate #savethebirds #protecttheplovers #birdwatching #birding #beach #birdsofnyc #nycbirds #nyc #therockaways #nycploverproject #doitforthebirds #ploverlover
It`s Save a Shorebird Saturday! ❤️
Please consider making a donation to support New York City Plover Project`s mission to protect these wonderful birds that nest on some of NYC`s busiest beaches every summer.
Piping Plovers are endangered in New York State. You can help us help them by making a donation using the link in my bio.
Every dollar counts! Thank you so much. ❤️❤️❤️
#pipingplover #pipl #conservation #birds #birdsofinstagram #beachbirds #sharetheshore #pleasedonate #savethebirds #protecttheplovers #birdwatching #birding #beach #birdsofnyc #nycbirds #nyc #therockaways #nycploverproject #doitforthebirds #ploverlover
Going to the beach soon? 🏖️ Birds that nest on beaches and other coastal habitats face many challenges, like human development, storms, and sea-level rise. That`s why it`s so important to help protect coastal birds by giving them the space they need to nest, rest, and feed.
And now you can inspire others to #ShareTheShore with our new merch, available for a limited time only.
Tap the link in our bio to choose your favorite product—from tote bags to towels and more—all purchases will support Audubon’s conservation work.
1️⃣ A Laughing Gull peers at a Share the Shore tote bag.
2️⃣ A Share the Shore beach towel on the sand.
3️⃣ A Share the Shore tote bag hanging on rocks on the beach
All 📷: Nancy Borowick (nancyborowick)
Going to the beach soon? 🏖️ Birds that nest on beaches and other coastal habitats face many challenges, like human development, storms, and sea-level rise. That`s why it`s so important to help protect coastal birds by giving them the space they need to nest, rest, and feed.
And now you can inspire others to #ShareTheShore with our new merch, available for a limited time only.
Tap the link in our bio to choose your favorite product—from tote bags to towels and more—all purchases will support Audubon’s conservation work.
1️⃣ A Laughing Gull peers at a Share the Shore tote bag.
2️⃣ A Share the Shore beach towel on the sand.
3️⃣ A Share the Shore tote bag hanging on rocks on the beach
All 📷: Nancy Borowick (nancyborowick)
Roseate Spoonbill~ Platalea ajaja
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f/4, 1/4000, ISO160, 400mm
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#roseatespoonbill #wadingbirds #birds_captures #raw_birds #birds_nature #bird_brilliance #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #birdsonearth #birds_perfection #nature_brilliance #planetbirds #eye_spy_birds #birdlife #birdstagram #wildplanet #bestbirdshots #best_birds_of_ig #birdsfreaks #birdselite #total_birds #InstaBirds #BirdOfTheDay #yourshotphotographer #audubonsociety #sharetheshore #sanibelisland
Roseate Spoonbill~ Platalea ajaja
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f/4, 1/4000, ISO160, 400mm
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#roseatespoonbill #wadingbirds #birds_captures #raw_birds #birds_nature #bird_brilliance #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #birdsonearth #birds_perfection #nature_brilliance #planetbirds #eye_spy_birds #birdlife #birdstagram #wildplanet #bestbirdshots #best_birds_of_ig #birdsfreaks #birdselite #total_birds #InstaBirds #BirdOfTheDay #yourshotphotographer #audubonsociety #sharetheshore #sanibelisland
If you’ve posted up at the inlet this summer I’m sure you’ve heard this guy coming and going. He certainly makes his presence known. American Oystercatcher - Manasquan Inlet, July 2021. #oystercatcher #americanoystercatcher #birds #birdsofinstagram #best_bird_shots #best_birds_of_ig #best_birds_planet #best_birds_of_world #macro_perfection #photographyinmyframe #oceanvirals #allkindsofmagic #allkindsofnature #jshn #nj #newjersey #sharetheshore #audbonsociety #earthfocus #featured_wildlife #global_creatives #planetbirds #shorebirds #whatschirping #animal_elite #macro_brilliance #birdsonearth #birds_adored #natgeoyourshot
If you’ve posted up at the inlet this summer I’m sure you’ve heard this guy coming and going. He certainly makes his presence known. American Oystercatcher - Manasquan Inlet, July 2021. #oystercatcher #americanoystercatcher #birds #birdsofinstagram #best_bird_shots #best_birds_of_ig #best_birds_planet #best_birds_of_world #macro_perfection #photographyinmyframe #oceanvirals #allkindsofmagic #allkindsofnature #jshn #nj #newjersey #sharetheshore #audbonsociety #earthfocus #featured_wildlife #global_creatives #planetbirds #shorebirds #whatschirping #animal_elite #macro_brilliance #birdsonearth #birds_adored #natgeoyourshot
This Common tern is reminding everyone to respect their breeding boundaries.
🐣 He/she is bringing back a meal for one of its chicks and you can get some amazing photographs here of them feeding… but we recently wrote about Shorebird Photography Etiquette (with photos) and how to get those shots in one of our recent newsletters.
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Whats Wrong and doesn’t work?
Standing in a large group right against the ropes
Having your lenses past the ropes
Remaining standing when birds are swarming you and visibly agitated.
🌱 When this happens, all the Terns and chicks retreat to the vegetation, back from the ropes, making photographing them difficult. Normally you would be able to photograph them just a few feet in front of you.
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What does work/Ethical Behavior:
When the Terns seem agitated (they will come after you! 💩) drop to the ground and stay in one spot. Then, slowly crawl forward until you`re in the desired position.
By doing this, you will be able to observe and photograph some amazing natural behaviors and the birds will stay relaxed.
Don`t crowd an area with many other photographers
Bring a bag with you to remove any hazardous strings, balloons, fishing line. Continue to assess the birds behavior..
GOT IT 😃?
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BRAND AMBASSADOR:
cotton_carrier Camera/Binoc Harness
15% off with code acouplewithoutborders
#harnessyourphotography
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#commontern #shorebirdphotography #nickersonbeach #beachbirding #birdphotography #birdnerds #wildlifephotography #bird_freaks #birdfreaks #sonya7rIv #birdfacts
#themoreyouknow #birdsinflight #travelcouple #naturelovers #ethicalwildlifephotography #ethicalbirding #sharetheshore #tipstogetthebestpics #birdinflight
This Common tern is reminding everyone to respect their breeding boundaries.
🐣 He/she is bringing back a meal for one of its chicks and you can get some amazing photographs here of them feeding… but we recently wrote about Shorebird Photography Etiquette (with photos) and how to get those shots in one of our recent newsletters.
..
Whats Wrong and doesn’t work?
Standing in a large group right against the ropes
Having your lenses past the ropes
Remaining standing when birds are swarming you and visibly agitated.
🌱 When this happens, all the Terns and chicks retreat to the vegetation, back from the ropes, making photographing them difficult. Normally you would be able to photograph them just a few feet in front of you.
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What does work/Ethical Behavior:
When the Terns seem agitated (they will come after you! 💩) drop to the ground and stay in one spot. Then, slowly crawl forward until you`re in the desired position.
By doing this, you will be able to observe and photograph some amazing natural behaviors and the birds will stay relaxed.
Don`t crowd an area with many other photographers
Bring a bag with you to remove any hazardous strings, balloons, fishing line. Continue to assess the birds behavior..
GOT IT 😃?
..
BRAND AMBASSADOR:
cotton_carrier Camera/Binoc Harness
15% off with code acouplewithoutborders
#harnessyourphotography
..
#commontern #shorebirdphotography #nickersonbeach #beachbirding #birdphotography #birdnerds #wildlifephotography #bird_freaks #birdfreaks #sonya7rIv #birdfacts
#themoreyouknow #birdsinflight #travelcouple #naturelovers #ethicalwildlifephotography #ethicalbirding #sharetheshore #tipstogetthebestpics #birdinflight
Sea turtle nest record: Broken ✅
We’re having a banner sea turtle year on Sanibel and Captiva, already surpassing our previous loggerhead nest count record with months of nesting season to spare!
As of today, 1,078 sea turtle nests have been laid and 4,244 hatchlings have emerged. Sanibel has had 789 loggerhead nests and 15 green sea turtle nests, while Captiva has had 267 loggerhead nests and 1 green sea turtle nest.
Two new records have been set: Total loggerhead nests on Sanibel, and total loggerhead nests on Captiva.
Pictured is Cappuccino, a tagged loggerhead who was encountered on Sanibel for the first time since 2017! She’s been spotted nesting twice now, including by these lucky morning sea turtle patrol volunteers! 🐢 Thanks to them and all our staff and volunteers for their hard work monitoring these nests.
Please remember to turn off or shield all lights visible from the beach after 9 p.m., as light disorientation has contributed to several hatchling mortalities on Sanibel this summer. Also refrain from using flashlights or cell phone lights while on the beach in the dark.
Call the SCCF Sea Turtle Hotline at 978-728-3663 to report stranded turtles or issues related to nests, lighting, beach furniture, or holes on the beach.
📷: Frances Tutt #seaturtles #sanibel #captiva #sanibelisland #sanibelislandflorida #seaturtle #loggerhead #conservation #swfl #nestingseason #hatchlings #seaturtlehatchlings #captivaflorida #loggerhead #carettacaretta #greenseaturtle #cheloniamydas #babyseaturtles #sharetheshore #lightdisorientation #sccf #turtles
Sea turtle nest record: Broken ✅
We’re having a banner sea turtle year on Sanibel and Captiva, already surpassing our previous loggerhead nest count record with months of nesting season to spare!
As of today, 1,078 sea turtle nests have been laid and 4,244 hatchlings have emerged. Sanibel has had 789 loggerhead nests and 15 green sea turtle nests, while Captiva has had 267 loggerhead nests and 1 green sea turtle nest.
Two new records have been set: Total loggerhead nests on Sanibel, and total loggerhead nests on Captiva.
Pictured is Cappuccino, a tagged loggerhead who was encountered on Sanibel for the first time since 2017! She’s been spotted nesting twice now, including by these lucky morning sea turtle patrol volunteers! 🐢 Thanks to them and all our staff and volunteers for their hard work monitoring these nests.
Please remember to turn off or shield all lights visible from the beach after 9 p.m., as light disorientation has contributed to several hatchling mortalities on Sanibel this summer. Also refrain from using flashlights or cell phone lights while on the beach in the dark.
Call the SCCF Sea Turtle Hotline at 978-728-3663 to report stranded turtles or issues related to nests, lighting, beach furniture, or holes on the beach.
📷: Frances Tutt #seaturtles #sanibel #captiva #sanibelisland #sanibelislandflorida #seaturtle #loggerhead #conservation #swfl #nestingseason #hatchlings #seaturtlehatchlings #captivaflorida #loggerhead #carettacaretta #greenseaturtle #cheloniamydas #babyseaturtles #sharetheshore #lightdisorientation #sccf #turtles
The Fripp Island Resort offers two Birding Nature Tours. Please follow the link below to view the availible tours and scheduling information.
