I wonder if any of the experienced seabird specialists have a suggestion for this ID of this shearwater that was recently reported by Rob Wheeler at the Birds NZ Taranaki indoor meeting? It was a beach wreck found here in north Taranaki.
The discussion based on printed photos was around whether it was a Little Shearwater or a Subantarctic Little Shearwater.
Shearwater Identification
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Re: Shearwater Identification
Fluttering Shearwater Steve - but measurements are useful for beachwreck ID too
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Re: Shearwater Identification
Hello Steve
As Oscar mentions, you most likely have a fluttering shearwater.
In regard to measurements, as really good reference is the Beach Patrollers Guide to Stormcast Seabirds. I recommend printing this out in booklet form & taking it with you while beach patrolling.
https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/wp-content/u ... e-1212.pdf
Cheers
Ian McLean
As Oscar mentions, you most likely have a fluttering shearwater.
In regard to measurements, as really good reference is the Beach Patrollers Guide to Stormcast Seabirds. I recommend printing this out in booklet form & taking it with you while beach patrolling.
https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/wp-content/u ... e-1212.pdf
Cheers
Ian McLean
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Re: Shearwater Identification
Thanks, Oscar and Ian.
I will report back to the finder that this is most likely a Fluttering Shearwater - and ask for some measurements for the next finding!
I will report back to the finder that this is most likely a Fluttering Shearwater - and ask for some measurements for the next finding!
Steve Purdon
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