Giant Petrel gliding behind wave, Sea Lion Island

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Giant Petrel gliding behind wave, Sea Lion Island - Southern Giant Petrel
North Beach, Sea Lion Island, The Falkland Islands (Malvinas) (December 2018)

This image was taken during the Fabulous Falklands trip organised by Natures Images in association with Falkland Islands Holidays and led by Mark Sisson.

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Southern giant petrel (Macronectes giganteus) / Wikipedia
Southern Giant Petrel Macronectes giganteus / BirdForum
Southern Giant Petrel Macronectes giganteus / BirdLife International
Southern Giant-Petrel Macronectes giganteus / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 18:05
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1600
Av(Aperture Value) 7.1
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 200

Latitude 52 25 26.0 S
Longitude 59 03 43.8 W
Altitude 0.10m


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