Pomarine Jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus)

Annual migrant off the North Carolina coast. Occasionally seen from shore.
Pomarine Jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus) Pomarine Jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus)
Offshore Cape Hatteras, NC from the Stormy Petrel II
21 Sep 2008

A powerful flier, "Poms" show extensive white on the upperwing primary shafts.

Pomarine Jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus) Pomarine Jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus)
Offshore Cape Hatteras, NC from the Stormy Petrel II
21 Sep 2008

On the underwing, note a double white flash.

Pomarine Jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus) Pomarine Jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus)
Offshore Cape Hatteras, NC from the Stormy Petrel II
21 Sep 2008


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