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Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus)

L30-35cm.WS 76-82cm. Britain's most common shearwater visible around all coastlines but breeding entirely on the west coast from Scilly to Shetland.Often in large numbers.Contrast betwenn black upper parts and white underside obvious in flight.Flies close to sea with wings appearing to 'Shear the water'.Good views - Ardrossan to Brodick (Isle of Arran) ferry Aug-Sept.
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