Salvin's Albatross, The Gap

[Paul Bruty <>]

Hi All,
With the ideal sea watching conditions ruining most people's idea of a
good long weekend, I spent the best part of yesterday perched on the
cliffs at The Gap (South Head, Sydney) - not contemplating my own
existence but that of the dark-headed albatross below me.
After a sustained period of faced-battering easterlies a Salvin's
Albatross (Shy-type) blew in to within 200 meters of my front door!
(Didn't quite make the garden list.) It showed up at around 14:00 and
stuck around for half an hour or so.
Pictures here - http://blog.dartfordwarbler.com/2011/06/salvins-albatross.html
Thanks to Martin Cachard, Nikolass Haass and Lindsay Smith for
confirming the ID.
Cheers,
Paul
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