Thanks Philip and Rhu
My first guess was a young Gannett but the hook on the bill was confusing the picture.
Jean
From: Philip Veerman [
Sent: Saturday, 16 June, 2018 01:34 PM
To: 'Jean Casburn'; 'canberrabirds'
Subject: RE: [canberrabirds] Any clues to identity please? Bird caught offshore
It is a young Gannet.
Philip
From: Jean Casburn [
Sent: Saturday, 16 June, 2018 1:28 PM
To: canberrabirds
Subject: [canberrabirds] Any clues to identity please? Bird caught offshore
These photographs were sent to me for identification if possible please. The bird was caught at sea and released apparently unharmed. Picture 3 shows the lure.
With thanks
Jean
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