Cory's Shearwater. Calonectris diomedea.

Hundred's of these were seen every day and had to be checked for fea's/Zion's as structure and size at sea were not all that far apart.

Cory's Shearwater. Calonectris diomedea.

Easily photographed deep at sea from the boat Ventura do Mar on which we spent several days.

Desertas Islands.

26 miles from Madeira and a breeding haven for rare sea birds.