ML127735741

Age

Not specified

Sex

Not specified

Observation details

***inland mega, presumably present since Thursday's huge nor'easter. Spent majority of the time sitting on the Upper Lake, flew a few short distances when a boater drifted too close and a bit more when a gull gave it a buzz. Initial views on the water were of an all dark small tubenose. Overall color was a very dark gray/brown (not quite black). Head slightly paler. Paler patch on the flanks, although not any white wrapping around. Couldn't make out much on the short flights but held down the shutter on the longer one. Long wings, paler carpal patches extended pretty much to leading edge, very narrow white rump with minimal wrapping to underside. Tail appeared clearly forked at some angles, less so at others. No foot projection visible at any time. Flight didn't strike me as typical for a Leach's but a calm lake is not the open ocean. More shots: https://www.flickr.com/photos/brewsterslinnet/sets/72157648960165082

Technical information

Model

Canon EOS 7D

Lens

EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

ISO

400

Focal length

400 mm

Flash

Flash did not fire, auto

f-stop

f/5.6

Shutter speed

1/2000 sec

Dimensions

642 pixels x 474 pixels

Original file size

78.16 KB