Leach's Storm Petrel
I heard two thumps against a window at my home in Machiasport, Maine along the Little Kennebec Bay. I saw a Leach's Storm Petrel on the deck flapping its wings but facing the house.
The bird was dark brown
A light band reached the leading edge of the wing
The tail was definitely forked (obviously so)
The distal portion of the white rump patch was not rounded but gave a more triangular appearance with possibly a central dark vertical band separating the patch.
After a few minutes it disappeared (while I was looking for my camera).
If of interest, the winds were South at 5 to 10 kt. and the sea was 2 to 3 feet.There was widespread fog with visibility less than 1 nautical mile.
Unfortunately, I have had several species of bird strikes at my house but never a petrel.
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