GREY-FACED PETREL

Photographed on pelagic trip out of Wollongong.

285        GREY-FACED PETREL                 Pterodroma gouldi 

Australia            (255)

Also known as Great-Winged Petrel until recent split (2016). 38-43 cm, wingspan c.1 m. Found around southern coastline from Bribane to Geraldton.

SOLANDER'S PETREL

284         SOLANDER'S PETREL               Pterodroma solandri

Australia             (284)

Also known as Big Hill Muttonbird, Brown-headed Petrel, Providence Petrel. 40 cm, span c. 1 m. Breeds only on Lord Howe Island, formerly NorfolkIsland. Was eaten on Norfolk by convicts. Found off shore from Brisbane south