Buller’s Shearwater, Puffinus bulleri, is commonly seen on U.S. Pacific pelagics. It is easy to identify because of it’s distinctive m-shaped marking on the upper wings.
It breeds on islands off New Zealand and is a trans-equatorial migrant, moving into the northern Pacific.
The species has been classified as vulnerable but it seems to be in good shape now that feral pigs have been eradicated from its main breeding islands.
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Fabulous images! Shearwaters are a fascinating species, spending most of their lives, except for brief stops for breeding, criss-crossing the oceans.
Comment by Hilke Breder — December 3, 2010 @ 3:29 pm
Wow fantastic bird and beautiful pictures Harold. Again one I’ve never seen!
Comment by Chris — December 4, 2010 @ 5:37 pm
Thanks Hilke,
It is awe inspiring to think that some seabirds like Albatross don’t touch on land down for years
Comment by Harold — December 9, 2010 @ 3:25 pm
Thanks Chris
Comment by Harold — December 9, 2010 @ 3:34 pm