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the BIO technician: The Final Post from Midway
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Please email any questions or comments to: zackgrazul@gmail.com. Thursday, August 20, 2009. The Final Post from Midway. On the eve of my departure from Midway Atoll, I would like to post a few pictures that didnt quite fit into the other posts, but are still worthy in my opinion. Up until now, all pictures have been raw, straight from the camera, and unedited. A gritty look at life on one of the world's most remote islands. A tough looking red-tailed tropic bird chick. I think I'm being followed. There w...
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the BIO technician: I've had my hands full
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Please email any questions or comments to: zackgrazul@gmail.com. Thursday, August 6, 2009. I've had my hands full. A Gooney egg. Gooney is a coloquial name for the albatross. Why they went with Albatross instead of Gooney I dont know. You may thing Albatross sounds more dignified, than why Booby instead of Gannet? This egg was layed several months ago, and must be handled carefully as its contents have been stewing in the sun and are under tremendous preassure. A live .50 cal round from WWII.
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the BIO technician: Takin' it Easy
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Please email any questions or comments to: zackgrazul@gmail.com. Saturday, July 11, 2009. Unlike these Laysan Ducks and the Bristle-Thighed Curlew who are obviously on their way to go do something important, I have the day off. This gives me time to stop and smell the Roses, or in this case, Morning Glories. These are native to the N.W. Hawaiian Islands, and carpet the beaches. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Trinidad, Ca, United States. View my complete profile. Bourbon Bastards and Birds.
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the BIO technician: Geckos
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Please email any questions or comments to: zackgrazul@gmail.com. Sunday, July 26, 2009. Three different varietals of the Midway Fly Trap. August 10, 2009 at 1:59 PM. Are those wild geckos or your pet geckos? Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Trinidad, Ca, United States. View my complete profile. Bourbon Bastards and Birds. Friends of the Midway Atoll NWR. Tagging of Pacific Pelagics. A Movin Picher Show. Escape from the Jaws of a Tiger. The Peoples Atoll: Vol 2 Death From Above. The Peoples Atoll Vol: 1.
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the BIO technician: July 2009
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Please email any questions or comments to: zackgrazul@gmail.com. Sunday, July 26, 2009. Three different varietals of the Midway Fly Trap. Sunday, July 19, 2009. A Movin' Picher Show. Tuesday, July 14, 2009. After capture, the chicks are weighed in an old road cone. Low tech, but functional. This particular cone was actually a piece of marine debris that washed up on the beach a few years back. Next, they recieve a band. Saturday, July 11, 2009. Thursday, July 9, 2009. Escape from the Jaws of a Tiger.
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the BIO technician: Deploying the Device
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Please email any questions or comments to: zackgrazul@gmail.com. Tuesday, July 14, 2009. Today we deployed satellite transmitters on 2 fledgling Laysan Albatross. These 30 gram units allow researchers to track the position of the birds in almost real time as they transit to feeding areas across the Pacific. This allows conflicts with fishermen and plastic marine debris to be more well understood. Next, they recieve a band. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Trinidad, Ca, United States.
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the BIO technician: The Iwa
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Please email any questions or comments to: zackgrazul@gmail.com. Saturday, August 8, 2009. The Iwa or Great Frigate Bird. Traditionally seen as a bad omen by ancient seafarers. This fascinating sequence was captured by Seagull Steve whose blog "Bourbon Bastards and Birds" can be accessed via the link on the right hand side of your screen. This C-130 was stranded on Midway recently. This Red-Footed Booby doesn't know Iwa means thief. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Trinidad, Ca, United States.
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the BIO technician: May 2009
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Please email any questions or comments to: zackgrazul@gmail.com. Sunday, May 31, 2009. Moli is the Hawaiin name for the Laysan Albatross. There are over 1,000,000 of them here. They can live up to 60 Years and mate for life. They stand about knee high, or around 2 feet. The Adults have a wingspan of over 6 feet. The sub-adults in this video and are just practicing. A full dance has 27 steps. A step can be the sky point or beak clack for example. Reproductive pairs perform all 27 steps in synchrony. Harbo...
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the BIO technician: June 2009
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Please email any questions or comments to: zackgrazul@gmail.com. Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Molesting Chicks.For Science. Bird banding requires the bander to crimp a metal ring around a birds leg. Birds have hallow bones, making their legs particularly delicate. Why then would you ever consider using pliers and stainless steel bands anywhere near them? Glory, its all about the glory. Yes, those are my hands on the pliers, and the glory goes to me.What about those other hands in the picture? I said me, all me.