Taming frigate birds

Frigate bird stand, Meneng. Source: J. Temaki, 2013

When I lived in Nauru there were a few wooden stands by the beach which always had frigate birds perched on them. More frigate birds flew overhead or nearby above the ocean. Nauruan culture has a strong relationship with these birds of the sea. Nauruans tame the birds and tether them to the frame to attract more birds. My friend John Temaki has kindly allowed me to publish these pictures of tame frigate birds in Nauru. Thanks John!

Feeding frigate birds, Meneng. Source: J. Temaki, 2013