10/29/12
While checking to see what birds might be around in the wind along Ocean Drive in Acadia NP this afternoon I had a small shearwater fly by. It was in view only a minute and in and out of view in the high seas. Based on appearance, (dark above, light below, no mottling), size (small), and flight, it was mostly likely a Manx Shearwater. It was only 50 yards off Thunder Hole but was moving rapidly down wind. Also present were 25+ adult Gannets, and many Common Eiders. Difficult viewing due to the wind.
Our nature cruises have ended for the season. A week early but we had a chance to take the boat out of the water this morning and decided to do so.
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