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Help with id

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Subject: Help with id
From: "Mike Carter" <>
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:53:57 +1100

Peter, Your bird looks most like a Great-winged Petrel. The only alternative is a Providence Petrel AKA Solander's Petrel. Underwing details would have clinched it. With seabirds ALWAYS note or photograph underwings. It is necessary if you want an ID.

Mike Carter
30 Canadian Bay Road
Mount Eliza  VIC 3930
Tel  (03) 9787 7136




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