September 13: Southern Giant Petrels

A few great shots of the Southern Giant Petrel Macronectes giganteus flying above Station by Lionel Whitehorn.
They are most easily distinguished from the Northern Giant Petrel by the greenish beak tip.The SGPs also appear in a beautiful white variation here on Macquarie Island.

Southern Giant Petrel. Photo: Lionel Whitehorn

Southern Giant Petrel. Photo: Lionel Whitehorn

Southern Giant Petrel. Photo: Lionel Whitehorn

Southern Giant Petrel. Photo: Lionel Whitehorn