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Ancient Murrelet

Synthliboramphus antiquus

Description:

Widespread throughout the north Pacific, the Ancient Murrelet nests colonially in burrows or rock crevices. It is the only seabird that raises its young entirely at sea.

Habitat:

Spotted about 10 miles offshore from Sitka in Sitka Sound.

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DonnaPomeroy
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DonnaPomeroy

Sitka, Alaska, USA

Spotted on Aug 16, 2012
Submitted on Sep 1, 2012

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