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Meanwhile, in the background ...
Doc Duck

Meanwhile, in the background ... (Daption capense)

the Cape Petrels wait patiently for stray morsels, along with the smaller mollyhawks. This one looks like he may just have dived for a bite ... or been splashed by some of the big guys thrashing about.
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Habitat
ocean
Location
seas off Kaikoura, New Zealand
Date taken
12 Sep 2018
Scientific name
Daption capense
Equipment used
D90, 80-400
KC Foggin
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This is one smokin image of this Petrel and beautifully captured Ann!
 
delia todd
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Yeah he does look a tad damp, doesn't he. And not too impressed about it either.

Poor thing!

A lovely picture of this charmer, thanks lass.
 
Stanley Jones
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Spectacular close-up of this fabulous Petrel. Exceptional work Doc! Three top-notch pelagic posts Doc!
 

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