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Comment on Eremaea Great Shearwater at Marmion Marine Park, Perth, WA

To: Nikolas Haass <>,
Subject: Comment on Eremaea Great Shearwater at Marmion Marine Park, Perth, WA
From: Sonja Ross <>
Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:50:16 +1100
Hi Nicholas,

Having seen one earlier this year, the size alone would make me doubtful.

Sonja

On 18/03/2012, at 12:46 PM, Nikolas Haass wrote:

> Hi Birding-Aus,
> 
> There is a report of a Great Shearwater on Eremaea's Birdline Australia and 
> Birdline WA.
> I believe that the description rules out a Great Shearwater. The description 
> of the plumage makes me rather think of Streaked Shearwater than Great 
> Shearwater. However, taken described plumage, size and feeding behaviour 
> together, I believe that this bird was an immature Gannet. 
> 
> Any comments?
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Nikolas
>  
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