[Maine-birds] Re: Bar Harbor Whale trip Bird ID?

Thank you to everyone who kindly replied. I didn't realize the responses were going to my Gmail account which explains this delayed response. The consensus seems to be that the bird was a South Polar Skua. I received a number of detailed explanations of the reasons why from several people but most especially Derek.


regards,
Keith


On Sunday, August 4, 2013 12:22:23 PM UTC-5, Keith Bowers wrote:

I recently saw this bird on a Bar Harbor whale trip and would appreciate help in IDing it. I'm assuming a Jaeger or a Skua? I saw 4 Pomarine Jaeger on the trip but the tails were very different. I would appreciate any assistance.

The pictures are a little blurry:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/keefeeb/sets/72157634923698715/

thanks
Keith
Chicago, IL

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