Petrel Southern Giant (Macronectes giganteus) in flight – Near Marion Island RSA

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Petrel Southern Giant (Macronectes giganteus) in flight – Near Marion Island RSA

Birdlife Africa Flock 2022 cruise on MS Orchestra 24-31st January 2022 with 1500 birders from around the world.  Departed Cape Town for Prince Edward (S46o38’39” E37o44’37”)and Marion Island (S46o54’45” E37o44’37”), both South Africa territories.  We  disembarked at Durban.

Third afternoon at sea, 27th January near Marion Island.  The weather turned against us so the vessel turned towards Durban.

 

 

  • Species:Southern Giant Petrel (Macronectes giganteus)
  • Bird Type:Adult in flight
  • FamilyPetrels, Shearwaters (Procellariidae)
  • Date Taken20220127
  • Location: Latitude: S 46°59.556' Longitude: E 38°13.964’
  • Area:Near Marion Island
  • Country:South Africa
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA02002ec Petrel Southern Giant 2 Near Marion Island RSA - Flock22 Jan22 PH850_0324
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