Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis)

Offshore winter visitor in North Carolina.
Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) Like other species in the Procellariidae, fulmars fly with quick wingbeats alternating with stiff-winged glides in which one wing is often tipped down toward the water.
Off Cape Hatteras, NC
21 Feb 2009
Off Cape Hatteras, NC
21 Feb 2009

Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) Light phase birds are much more common off NC than other morphs. Fulmars show white at base of inner primaries and have a gray rump and tail.
Off Cape Hatteras, NC
21 Feb 2009

Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis)
Off Cape Hatteras, NC
21 Feb 2009

Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis)
Off Cape Hatteras, NC
19 Feb 2005
Off Cape Hatteras, NC
19 Feb 2005

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