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Cape Petrel in a Gale

A Cape Petrel (Daption capense) adjusts its trim as it is buffeted by a howling gale while skimming across the sea. No matter what the weather, these birds are at sea 24/7, seemingly perfectly at home in Southern Ocean storms with their huge seas and hurricane force winds.
Southern Ocean, south west of South Georgia, 23 November, 2017
Cape Petrel in a Gale