Shearwater Galapagos (Puffinus subalaris) flock feeding – Galapagos

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Shearwater Galapagos (Puffinus subalaris) flock feeding – Galapagos

We were in a rubber dingy when we came across a feeding frenzy of thousands of these endemic Galapagos Shearwaters. The fish were in great concentration causing the seal to almost 'boil' with activity, it was an amazing event to experience.

  • Species:Galapagos Shearwater (Puffinus subalaris)
  • Bird Type:Flock feeding
  • FamilyPetrels, Shearwaters (Procellariidae)
  • Date Taken20120722
  • Location:Tagus Cove
  • Area:Isabela Island
  • Country:Galapagos
  • Region:Southern America
Photo File Ref: BOG02802ac_Shearwater_Galapagos_1_Tagus_Cove_Isabela_Galapagos_July12_PH8_6525
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