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Cayman Nature Photos

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  • #1465

    Joe Stebbins

    Cayman Ghost Orchid

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    Ghost Orchid Fast Facts

    ► Ghost Orchids (Dendrophylax Lindenii) are endemic to the Cayman Islands

    ► Ghost Orchids are a critically endangered species

    ► The Cayman Islands just passed much needed and long overdue conservation legislation protecting Ghost Orchids

    ► Ghost Orchids are known to exist only in Florida and the western Caribbean

    ► Ghost Orchids thrive in hot, moist marshy environments

    ► Seasonally, you may find Ghost Orchids in bloom along the Mastic Trail and Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park

    ► Ghost Orchids are epiphytes that attach photosynthetically to trees, from which they derive their water and nutrients

    ► Ghost Orchids blossom infrequently for only several weeks from April to August

    ► Ghost Orchids have a refreshing soap-like aroma

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    Blue Footed Boobie

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    ► Boobies are among hundreds of species of birds that stop to rest in the Cayman Islands along their migratory paths.

    ► Boobies are most common in Little Cayman and Cayman Brac.

    Cayman Parrot

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    ► The Caribbean Parrot is Cayman’s national bird.

    ► Cayman Parrots feed on leaves and berries from the trees that grow wild in the Cayman Islands.

    ► They like to eat these little berries that grow on some of the palm trees

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    Green Iguana

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    ► Green Iguanas are abundant throughout Grand Cayman – perhaps a little too abundant.

    #22613

    BEAUTIFUL!

    Thanks Joe, more please. ?

    Kay

    :sun:

    :dancing:

    #22628

    Yep, that’s one fine lookin chicken!!!

    #22632
    SHELLNNYNJ
    SHELLNNYNJ
    Member

    So much NICER THEN OUR NYC PIG’s I mean Pigeons..?

    Rgds,

    Michelle

    #22636
    Celine
    Celine
    Member

    BEAUTIFUL……..but no Iguanas lately ? better check to see if neighbors have been serving “tastesjustlikechicken” dishes lately!!!!!!!

    Celine

    #22654
    Cindylou
    cindylou
    Member

    Joe – love the photos ? Makes me want to get our parrot back but he’s happier having a mate and all and Derek’s toes are much safer without him! They are so beautiful in their natural habitat! Again thanks for sharing the photos ?

    Cindy Lou

    #22671

    Anonymous

    There were a few doves around too.

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    #22822

    Great shots Joe! I am getting all excited as I will be on the island in just a few days!!!

    I am now trying to deside what lens to have on my camera when I get off the plane! ?

    I can’t wait to start shooting and sharing…

    Take Care

    Kelly

    #22849
    Celine
    Celine
    Member

    Have a WONDERFUL time Kelly and good luck with the shots……….and can’t wait to see them!!!!!!!! ?

    Celine

    #22873
    Tgking95
    tgking95
    Member

    Beautiful pictures!! Thanks!

    The parrots are so pretty and the bluer than blue sky is a’ killin’ me! **sigh!**

    Kelly – have a wonderful trip!

    Ginny

    #26123

    Loved the pictures of the parrots Joe!I cannot wait until our first trip in May!! :palm1:

    #26124

    Those are absolutely beautiful! What nice pics to wake up to Joe. Thank you for sharing them with us! You guys are so blessed to be surrounded by such beauty.

    #57000
    Deckhouses
    deckhouses
    Member

    WOW! Wonderful collection of pics. Really looking AWESOME… Enjoyed a lot..I’m eagerly waiting to visit that place.

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    #61897
    Adlena
    adlena
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    lovely pics, thanks for sharing

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