Bulwer's Petrel - Isaac Clarey
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Offshore--Southport pelagic
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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Map Coordinates: -27.8277186, 153.8091728
Age
Not specified
Sex
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Observation details

Late in the day a 'small, dark bird' was seen in a small feeding flock over the slick. Comparatively smaller than Wedge-tailed Shearwater it was similar in appearance and instantly suggested as possible Bulwer's or large Storm-petrel (Matsudaira's?). Closer views confirmed Bulwer's Petrel based on long, pointed tail, steep forehead, pale flashes on upper coverts and size.

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