Greater Shearwater (Puffinis gravis)

These shots were all taken 5 June 2005 on the Miss Hatteras off Cape Hatteras with my little "point & shoot" Nikon CoolPix 4500 with a 2X extender lens.
Greater Shearwater (Puffinis gravis) Note the dark cap, dark bill, and dark smudge on belly
Greater Shearwater (Puffinis gravis)
Greater Shearwater (Puffinis gravis)
Greater Shearwater (Puffinis gravis) Greater Shearwaters, like many tubenoses, will sit on the water in calm conditions.
Greater Shearwater (Puffinis gravis)
Greater Shearwater (Puffinis gravis) They'll often stick their heads underwater to look for food.
Greater Shearwater (Puffinis gravis)
Greater Shearwater (Puffinis gravis)
In mixed flocks, Greater Shearwaters often lift their wings to protect their personal feeding territory.

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Created on ... July 10, 2005 | Update on ...July 10, 2005 | jspippen@duke.edu