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Scopoli's shearwater; Pardela cenicienta
Calonectris diomedea
28.0455, -16.7975
Field Notes
Description:
Large shearwater that flies lazily by – low and rather heavily – sometimes quite close inshore, in small groups; however, strong winds allow it to show great mastery in the air.
It has long, tapered, slightly rounded wings, white underwings, a dull greyish
head with no sharp cap with a pale bill. It is dark brown above with all-white
underparts.
Habitat:
Mostly out at sea, but sometimes in broad bays or close inshore off headlands and islands. In southern Europe and off northwest Africa, this is an abundant seabird. In the Mediterranean, it is quite frequently seen in summer from many islands and headlands.
Spotted out at sea close to Tenerife south coast.
Notes:
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/1000 sec.; f/16; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. No flash fired
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