Saturday, August 20, 2011

AUGUST 19, 2011: IMAGES OF THE DAY BY TODD MCGRATH

Howdy, Birders,

Below are Todd McGrath's fabulous images of our recent pelagic trip from Fort Bragg. The stern of the boat was lined with photographers, shooting images of seabirds! In Todd's own words, "I've never seen Ashy Storm-Petrels as closely as today!" (Below) All images copyright, Todd McGrath. Please do not use without permission.
We continue to enjoy supremely close up views of FORK-TAILED STORM-PETRELS, throughout the day, below.
BLACK-FOOTED ALBATROSS, below.
Surprise of the day, a WILSON'S STORM-PETREL, hung around the boat for quite some time. That's Wes's magic goo, bringing them in.
PINK-FOOTED SHEARWATER, below.
LONG-TAILED JAEGER, below.
Adult LONG-TAILED JAEGER, below. The jaeger show was amazing!
FORK-TAILED STORM-PETRELS were following the boat, all the way to the harbor!
Shearwaters forever,
Debi Shearwater

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