Uncommon/Breeding Petrel , usually is sighted off 5/6 miles from shore. The most common of the Uncommons at South of Pico.
2008-07-07
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Lajes and the southern coast of Pico are surely one of best spots in the Azores for bird watching at sea and on land as well.
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Great picture, I just saw one of these while surfing in Japan. Your photo helped me identify it. Amazing little bird spent about 20 mins swimming around among the surfers before flying off.
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