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SF2 - Splash racing
Just after landing, with a big front splash, this Northern Giant Petrel splashes up a wake behind him as he races for the chum bag. It's as if he had an outboard motor.
Habitat
ocean
Location
seas off Kaikoura, New Zealand
Date taken
12 Sep 2018
Scientific name
Macronectes halli
Equipment used
D90, 80-400
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Another great landing image with great water action surrounding it. A great shot of this Petrel as well!
 
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Opus Editor
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:-O

Love it!!!! He really is in turbo mode, isn't he lass.
 

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New Zealand, Southern Oceans, Antarctica
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Doc Duck
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