2007 Outer Banks Pelagics
These are photos taken during various pelagic trips out of Hatteras and Manteo, North Carolina. These trips are operated by Brian Patteson http://www.seabirding.com).
Read MoreBoth subspecies of Cory's Shearwater. The top bird is the nominate Mediterranean subspecies diomedea, which is sometimes called Scopoli's Shearwater. The bottom bird is the Atlantic borealis. Scopoli's is a potential split. Scopoli's is slightly smaller, with a slightly smaller darker bill, but the most consistent difference appears to be the white undersides to the outer primaries, which is evident here. (8-5-07)
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on July 13, 2009Hi Chris,
Nice capture. Great timing and very sharp! I also really like the diversity of your gallery.