Tobias Hayashi
Tobias Hayashi Photography
Long-tailed Jaeger, February Wollongong Pelagic, 28.2.09a
I believe this is a dark morph Long-tailed Jaeger, which I thought was rare, but I am seeking clarification on that.
UPDATE: It appears now that it IS a Long-tailed Jaeger. Long-tailed Jaeger dark morphs are rare, rarely sighted and may even get lighter with age. This is a fairly dark, young bird.
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Uploaded on March 5, 2009
Taken on February 28, 2009
Long-tailed Jaeger, February Wollongong Pelagic, 28.2.09a
I believe this is a dark morph Long-tailed Jaeger, which I thought was rare, but I am seeking clarification on that.
UPDATE: It appears now that it IS a Long-tailed Jaeger. Long-tailed Jaeger dark morphs are rare, rarely sighted and may even get lighter with age. This is a fairly dark, young bird.
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Uploaded on March 5, 2009
Taken on February 28, 2009