Wilson's Storm-Petrel - Reanna Thomas
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Location

Johnnie Mercer's Pier
New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Map
Map Coordinates: 34.2132146, -77.7864314
Age
Not specified
Sex
Not specified

Observation details

Lifer! Tiny seabird doing the classic storm-petrel "dancing" on the water. Dark body with white rump and pale greater wing coverts. Brachycephalic face with a short tubenose beak. White rump wrapped around to the undertail. Got photos and video.

Technical information

Model
COOLPIX P900
ISO
220
Focal length
178 mm
Flash
Flash did not fire
f-stop
f/5.6
Shutter speed
1/1250 sec
Dimensions
3031 pixels x 2273 pixels
Original file size
1.26 MB