White-faced Storm-Petrel - Michael Force
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Date

Location

NOAA HB21-02 AMAPPS Line 4
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Map
Map Coordinates: 41.129, -66.264
Age
Not specified
Sex
Not specified

Observation details

Distinctive and unmistakable storm-petrel, splashing down and leaping off the water with both feet, long legs dangling; mostly singles but occasionally 2-3 birds together. Easy to detect at great distances in the calm conditions. Additional birds seen by Tom Johnson.

Technical information

Model
Canon EOS 70D
Lens
EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
ISO
1000
Focal length
400 mm
Flash
Flash did not fire
f-stop
f/6.3
Shutter speed
1/5000 sec
Dimensions
1586 pixels x 1058 pixels
Original file size
1007.29 KB