Ardenna creatopus
September 14, 2003: Offshore-WNW Pt. Sur (35-80 nmi), Monterey, CA
My first sighting of this bird was of an individual floating in the water. I got a really good look at him, for which I was glad. Later, we saw several more, and by mid-journey, I was able to call these guys, as well . . . black neck, but light underneath. Cool.
August 13, 2004: Monterey, CA
The first of the true ocean-going birds seen today – we saw LOTS of these throughout the day. I’m sad to say that I didn’t pay them much attention, though. I was just tired enough that I was more interested in the unusual things that I hadn’t seen before.
Let me know what you think!