Rhinoceros Auklet - Sandheads, BC
On the Important Bird Area (IBA) count of the Fraser River Delta we were lucky enough to see a large amount of Rhinoceros Auklet. These dark seabirds are closely related to the Puffin. During breeding season, the adult birds grow a "horn" which is florescent and is thought to be a communication device. This photo was taken off Sandheads which refers to the shallow sand banks around the mouth of the Fraser river.