Shearwater Sooty (Puffinus griseus) in flight – Continental Shelf South Africa

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Shearwater Sooty (Puffinus griseus) in flight – Continental Shelf South Africa

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 morning at sea, 25th January after leaving Cape Town.  Fine day and warm.

 

 

  • Species:Sooty Shearwater (Puffinus griseus)
  • Bird Type:Adult in flight
  • FamilyPetrels, Shearwaters (Procellariidae)
  • Date Taken20220125
  • Location:Latitude: S 36°47.014' Longitude: E 21°35.415’
  • Area:Continental Shelf
  • Country:South Africa
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA02603ac Shearwater Sooty 3 South African Continental Shelf RSA - Flock22 Jan22 P850_8779
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