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Observations
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Number observed: 3
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Number observed: 3
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Number observed: 2
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Number observed: 2
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Number observed: 2
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Number observed: 5
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Number observed: 11
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Cory's/Scopoli's Shearwater
Number observed: 3 -
shearwater sp.
Number observed: 15 -
procellariid sp.
Number observed: 1Media
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Number observed: 3
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Number observed: 1
Additional species seen by Mike Jones:
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Pterodroma sp.
Number observed: 1
Additional species seen by Sylvia Craig:
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Pterodroma sp.
Number observed: 1
Details
Mostly white body with dark wings with lighter areas in center. Central areas were not distinctly bordered like on a Great or Cory's Shearwater. Small beak evident with black cap. I didn't note a gray back of the neck like a Bermuda Petrel would have. Body didn't seem as stout as a Northern Fulmar that I had seen the previous day in the same location.
Heading southeast in strong nw winds following Tedddy. Pics. I've gotten some feedback on various social media forums and personal communication that seems to support the Black-capped Petrel ID plus the following from Kate Sutherland at Hatteras Birding. I am also awaiting feedback from Brian Patteson and will add here if he responds.
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Hey Jason!
I forwarded your email along to Brian, he may have already gotten back in touch with you. The underwing pattern does look good for a Black-capped Petrel - did you have any views of the dorsal surface of the bird? Black-cappeds are quite distinctive with a large, white uppertail. If you saw that as well, I would say that would be another diagnostic feature for your identification. Let me know, I look forward to hearing back from you! It looks like a great location for one to show up!
Kate Sutherland
Seabirding
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Updated 10/1/2020 until a positive ID can be made (if even possible from photo)