Below, you will find a few of Todd McGrath's images taken on Shearwater Journeys' October 14, 2011 pelagic trip at Bodega Bay. The full trip report, including species list can be found here. All images copyright, Todd McGrath. Please do not use without permission. Enjoy!
Above, one of three WILSON'S STORM-PETRELS, found mixed with the flocks of FORK-TAILED, ASHY and BLACK STORM-PETRELS.
Unfortunate passerines often show up offshore, especially on pelagic trips. This PALM WARBLER, above, was flying toward the stern of the boat. Immediately, I stopped the boat, and shouted for folks to stand still, hoping that the warbler would land on the vessel. Just as it tried to do this, the boat lurched in the swell. The warbler hit the boat, falling into the water. probably still alive at this point.
It was immediately snatched up by a gull who subsequently consumed the warbler.
BULLER'S SHEARWATER
SOUTH POLAR SKUA
This SOUTH POLAR SKUA chased a flock of BULLER'S SHEARWATERS off the water!
The BULLER'S SHEARWATER flight is like a ballet.
BLACK-FOOTED ALBATROSS
NORTHERN FULMAR
HUMPBACK WHALE TAIL FLUKES
It was a fabulous day!
Shearwaters & Auklets Forever,
Debi Shearwater
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