The Soft Plumage Petrel (Pterodroma mollis) is a bird of the Southern Ocean between the east coast of South America and New Zealand.
Like almost all of the pelagic birds I have seen, this one was encountered on a trip out to sea from Southern Tasmania.
The Soft Plumage Petrel is a medium-sized petrel. Its plumage is dark grey and white, and its wings are narrow and with a pointed tail distinct in flight. It has a dark grey head with prominent white feathers on the cheeks and throat.
I have to say that I was a little confused by this individual bird due to the extensive darker plumage around the hood. However, you can see the pale plumage in some of the pictures, and people that know far more about sea birds than I do have confirmed that this is indeed a Soft Plumage Petrel!
I may have made a mistake, as I seem to have volunteered to be back at this work this week! Wish me luck.
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Thank you for that beautiful series which turned into a wonderful moving image in my mind. Aloha Friend
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures..It looks like a large wing span for a bird this size..Love seeing birds in flight...Wishing you luck Stewart..
ReplyDeleteThat is so gorgeous
ReplyDeleteGreat captures of this beauty!
ReplyDeleteHari Om
ReplyDeletePoetry in motion, if these images are anything to go by! All the best with that 'volunteer' gig... YAM xx
Superb flight photographs Thanks for hosting and commenting. Have a great week ahead
ReplyDeleteHello Stewart :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flight shots of this elegant sea bird. Sorry no birds this week from me.
All the best
Sonjia.
Fantastic flying ..... like a great show from the Soft Plumage Petrel ......
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing beautiful photos....
I like your header with the frog. Beautiful bird. Nice flying shots. Have a nice day.
ReplyDeleteIt looks graceful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe identification process is always a fun challenge! Lovely photos.
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