I recently read on the web that blue is the least found color in nature, so I was curious how many organisms are actually blue. It doesn’t have to be a fully blue organism, but the primary color has to be blue. I’m guessing birds and arthropods are probably more commonly blue, but I’m interested i…

[IMG_5801] We saw this Brandt’s Cormorant Urile penicillatus at La Jolla, California, in October.

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/259933298 Blue starfish observed at low tide while camping on the Great Barrier Reef. [Blue starfish]

I’ve been waiting but no one else has posted the blue-footed booby. [image]

We saw this booby on the sandy beach to the south of Los Muertos Beach in Puerto Vallarta earlier this month (March 2025). [IMG_9627]

[image] lmtaylor: (Edit: I suppose the question is, what’s your favorite photo you’ve taken of a blue animal? Well, I have a whole heap of mediocre shots of bluets and forktails, so I guess the answer is “none so far, still hoping.” Flighty little guys they are.) That they are. Even so, I lov…

I LOOOOVVEEEE La Jolla! Were you there at the right time for the baby seals?

Whoops! I’m surprised that someone didn’t point out that typo sooner. I’m not able to edit it.

Northern Parulas have a beautiful grey-blue color, and don’t forget several other warblers like the Cerulean Warbler and the Blue-winged Warbler to name a few

That photo was taken on October 31, 2024.

What are some blue organisms you have photographed?

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AdamWargon March 27, 2025, 8:59am 161

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What are some blue organisms you have photographed?

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