Saturday, June 30, 2018

RBA: 7 MURPHY'S PETRELS off the West Coast of Vancouver Island - June 30th

At 6:53 am on June 30-2018, while on board the NOAA vessel "Reuben Lasker"; Michael Force et al. found a Murphy's Petrel, 125 nautical miles SW of Estevan Point Lighthouse. The bird was present for 30 seconds before departing. The second bird was seen at 10:52 am, 97 nautical miles SW off of Estevan Point at a distance of less than a 100 metres.

Map to exact location of first bird HERE

Map to exact location of second bird HERE

5 other birds were seen by them 90-125 nautical miles SW of Estevan Point during the day for a total of 7 birds. They were also able to photograph one of the birds.

1 of 7 Murphy's Petrels seen off Estevan Point - Photos: Christopher Hoefer












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