New Zealand Storm-petrel seen off Port Stephens, NSW (and 2nd record already)

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Mick et al.,
What an amazing find - congratulations! To my mind photos don't leave any 
room for doubt. Structure, including those rather narrow and sharply pointed 
wings and trailing toes beyond the tail tip, and plumage look fine. 
Streaking on the flanks and belly show this bird to be a well marked 
individual (but not excessively dark) compared to some in the Hauraki Gulf, 
NZ.
Of interest to all, the history of the species rediscovery in NZ is 
documented here...
http://www.wrybill-tours.com/idproblems/stormpet.htm

Some pics of up to 10 different birds taken in the Hauraki Gulf when I was 
involved in a trip to catch birds and fit transmitters to them in an effort 
to find and secure the breeding grounds can be found here. 
http://www.pbase.com/wildlifeimages/new_zealand_storm_petrel

Congrats again,
Rohan


Rohan Clarke
www.wildlifeimages.com.au