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Flesh-footed Shearwater in front of its burrow.
Swissboy

Flesh-footed Shearwater in front of its burrow. (Ardenna carneipes or Puffinus carneipes)

These birds land at dusk after first having congregated close to shore. They need an open patch for their rather clumsy landing. They then run to their burrow which may be quite a distance away in the woods. Locally, the birds are called Muttonbirds.
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Habitat
short grass at edge of wood
Location
Lord Howe Island
Date taken
29 October 2007
Scientific name
Ardenna carneipes or Puffinus carneipes
Equipment used
Panasonic DMC-FZ8
delia todd
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Very nice this one Robert. I've added your picture to the Opus article.

Thanks.
 

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