Petrel White-chinned (Procellaria aequinoctialis) in flight – near Marion Island

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Petrel White-chinned (Procellaria aequinoctialis) in flight – near Marion Island

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.

First day at sea, 25th January after leaving Cape Town.

Latitude: S 47°0.850′ Longitude: E 38°13.757’

  • Species:White-chinned Petrel (Procellaria aequinoctialis)
  • Bird Type:Adult in flight
  • FamilyPetrels, Shearwaters (Procellariidae)
  • Date Taken20220125
  • Location:Latitude: S 36°42.227' Longitude: E 21°27.817’
  • Area:Southern East Indian Ocean
  • Country:South Africa
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA02601ac Petrel White-chinned 2 South African Continental Shelf RSA - Flock22 Jan22 PH850_8710
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