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After much discussion on
ID-Frontiers
the rather short-tailed bird in the 11 images below was deemed an
Audubon's shearwater with worn primaries and a very worn tail.
More photos of this Shearwater from
James P. Smith can be
seen here.
and from Blair Nikula
here.
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Audubon's Shearwater The 3 images above and the 2 on either side were taken at 12:24 p.m. at the back of the boat. |
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The 6 images below were taken at 12:19 p.m. |
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Ida Giriunas, (left
and the leader of this trip), appeared to be having a fabulous time all
day!
Rick Heil (right and back to) was ever present at his post and seemed just as happy as Ida! Thank you both for making |
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A Cory's Shearwater
made a few brief appearances.
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There were several
"large" lenses onboard! and.. The "Chum Bucket" needs no further explanation... Yum! |
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Several Greater
Shearwater were nearby for close inspection. "Click" on any image for a larger photo... |
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This Sperm Whale
gave us a close inspection before disappearing into the deep.. |
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Another Audubon's
Shearwater seen at 10:17 a.m. |
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All photos taken with a Canon 30D & 100-400 image stabilized lens.
