Comment on Eremaea Great Shearwater at Marmion Marine Park, Perth, WA

By Birding-Aus, on March 18th, 2012

Hi Birding-Aus,

There is a report of a Great Shearwater on Eremaea’s Birdline Australia and Birdline WA. I believe that the description rules out a Great Shearwater. The description of the plumage makes me rather think of Streaked Shearwater than Great Shearwater. However, taken described plumage, size and feeding behaviour together, I believe that this bird was an immature Gannet.

Any comments?

Cheers,

Nikolas  

Birding-Aus

2 comments to Comment on Eremaea Great Shearwater at Marmion Marine Park, Perth, WA

• martin cachard

  March 19, 2012 at 9:02 am

  Hi Nikolas, Sonja & all, I’m with you guys for sure, a young gannet for mine. Certainly not a Great Shearwater. Cheers, Martin Cachard, Cairns, 0428 782 808

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• Sonja Ross

  March 18, 2012 at 11:50 am

  Hi Nicholas,

  Having seen one earlier this year, the size alone would make me doubtful.

  Sonja

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