Not all of the birds that you see while on a pelagic trip are large and robust.
The Fairy Prion (Pachyptila turtur) is reasonably small, being a little smaller than a thrush and weighing about 140 grams (just under 5 ounces).
And yet it is at home on the breaking waves of the ocean, out past the continental shelf, rubbing shoulders with albatross, shearwaters, and petrels of all forms.
Identification of Prions is a bit of an art form - and I was grateful to have expert advice on hand for these birds!
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The fairy prion does look rather small and delicate to be flying out there over the great wide ocean!!
ReplyDeleteSeabirds are indeed a special green. And the smaller ones are incredibly heroic and resourceful. Thanks for this beautiful series Aloha Stewart
ReplyDeleteSpecial Breed ;)
DeleteIndeed they are! and some are even green!! SM
DeleteHello Stewart :)
ReplyDeleteThe small Fairy Prion is made of stronger stuff than it looks to brave the environment of the ocean. I'm sorry about my entry this week, it's only a sparrow.
All the best
Sonjia.
Gorgeous fairy prion
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of these before. Love the low close to the water photos. Nice sequence of photos.
ReplyDeleteGreat flight shots of this bird Stewart. Thanks for hostong and commenting and have a good week ahead.
ReplyDeleteA fearless beauty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. He is diving. Greetings Caroline
ReplyDeletefantastic shots......
ReplyDeletecute little bird
Wonderful pictures. Such a small bird for such a large venue... I assume it can swim or at least float.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos of the small bird! Sweet!
ReplyDeleteGratuluję udanych zdjęć w locie. Nie jest to łatwe z długim obiektywem.
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