White-faced Storm Petrel

Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic, Tasman Peninsula, SE Tas IMG_7531 20200207

Notes: Unique dark mask in grey & white face. Long narrow bill. Broad rounded
wings w. white coverts. Pale grey rump & blackish tail. Erratic slower flight w.
trailing feet. Bounces off sea surface (doesn't run). Common off-shore Sep–May.
Breeds in summer on Aust. islands; winters in tropical waters far from land.

Range from Morcombe^©(modified)

Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic, Tasman Peninsula, SE Tas IMG_8010 20200207

Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic, Tasman Peninsula, SE Tas IMG_7349 20200207

Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic, Tasman Peninsula, SE Tas IMG_7368 20200207

Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic, Tasman Peninsula, SE Tas IMG_7749 20200207

Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic, Tasman Peninsula, SE Tas IMG_7778 20200207 - w. Wilson's Storm Petrel
(and White-chinned Petrel)

Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic, Tasman Peninsula, SE Tas MVI_7540+7541+7782 20200207