Southern Fulmar, off Cape Point, South Africa

Southern Fulmar, off Cape Point, South Africa - Southern Fulmar
At sea off the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa (July 2019)

This image was taken during the Great White Shark trip organised by Natures Images and led by Mark Sisson. The fulmar was seen from the boat during a shark cage diving trip run by Apex Shark Expeditions of Simon's Town, False Bay. A bait of tuna heads was used to attract sharks (and sea birds) to the boat.

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Southern fulmar / Wikipedia
Southern Fulmar Fulmarus glacialoides / BirdForum
Southern Fulmar Fulmarus glacialoides / BirdLife International

Shooting Time 10:35
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/3200
Av(Aperture Value) 5.6
Exposure Compensation +2/3
ISO Speed 1600

Latitude 34 25 23.4 S
Longitude 18 26 40.8 E
Altitude -0.90m


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