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BIRD ISLAND NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2009

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I love the eyes of these guys, and the "lights" on the tips of their antennae. After this shot, I went back home and slept the night. The next day I rose early and returned to the public overlook for the sunrise, as you will see in the next few photos.
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I love the eyes of these guys, and the "lights" on the tips of their antennae. After this shot, I went back home and slept the night. The next day I rose early and returned to the public overlook for the sunrise, as you will see in the next few photos.

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  • Monitor lizard (Varanus indicus). It is a rare and lucky day when I see one of these guys! He was probably a little over 2 feet long. Saipan supposedly has some up to 5 feet long, but I have never seen one that size.
  • The north, more secluded overlook is up above these cliffs somewhere.
  • The south, public Bird Island Overlook is above the white cliffs you see here.
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  • Here you can see some tourists standing at the public Bird Island Overlook, where we were when we started this album.
  • I love the eyes of these guys, and the "lights" on the tips of their antennae. After this shot, I went back home and slept the night. The next day I rose early and returned to the public overlook for the sunrise, as you will see in the next few photos.
  • Sunrise at the public Bird Island Overlook.
  • Shifting of golden hues as the sun climbs into the sky.
  • Video length: 3 minutes, 20 seconds. Again, for you die-hard wave lovers.
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  • The blues of the water look almost other-worldly when contrasted against the golden hues of the sky.
  • Then, as the sun peaks through spaces in the broken clouds, it dramatically highlights Bird Island.
  • We'll close with one last 2 minute, 31 second video. Thanks for coming along!
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