Leach's Storm-Petrel - Bruce LaBar
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Chambers Creek Regional Park
Pierce, Washington, United States
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Map Coordinates: 47.2006984, -122.5778787
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Complete surprise! Saw small dark bird on water, realized it had to be a storm petrel by its elongated body, with with wings and tail pointing upwards, small head, with bill pointing down. Got up and flew south towards Steilacoom. Flight like a nighthawk. White rump only on top, forked tail. Watched for 5 minutes. Got some crummy photos but work. My first in Pierce County. Have seen hundreds on the ocean.

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